LibreTranslate vs Wahlumfragen Datenbank API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms6191215
P95 · ms14743172
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (software is AGPL-3.0)Unverified
Free tierFree — /languages is keyless; hosted /translate may require a key or donationFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished (per hosted instance)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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LibreTranslate vs Wahlumfragen Datenbank API: common questions

Which is more reliable, LibreTranslate or Wahlumfragen Datenbank API?

Both are neck-and-neck — LibreTranslate and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, LibreTranslate or Wahlumfragen Datenbank API?

LibreTranslate has the lower median latency in our checks — LibreTranslate responds in 619 ms versus Wahlumfragen Datenbank API at 1215 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do LibreTranslate and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — LibreTranslate is callable with no signup, and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call LibreTranslate and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API from the browser?

Yes — both LibreTranslate and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are LibreTranslate and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API free for commercial use?

LibreTranslate has unclear commercial terms, and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.