MangaTranslate API vs npm Registry
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MangaTranslate API vs npm Registry: common questions
Which is more reliable, MangaTranslate API or npm Registry?
Both are neck-and-neck — MangaTranslate API and npm Registry 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, MangaTranslate API or npm Registry?
npm Registry has the lower median latency in our checks — MangaTranslate API responds in 330 ms versus npm Registry at 201 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 MangaTranslate API and npm Registry need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — MangaTranslate API is callable with no signup, and npm Registry is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call MangaTranslate API and npm Registry from the browser?
Only npm Registry is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MangaTranslate API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are MangaTranslate API and npm Registry free for commercial use?
MangaTranslate API has unclear commercial terms, and npm Registry 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.