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PoetryDB vs Bible-api

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

APIPoetryDBNEW—Bible-apiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (public-domain poetry; project is MIT-licensed)Public Domain (WEB translation; per translation_note in response)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

PoetryDB vs Bible-api: common questions

Which is more reliable, PoetryDB or Bible-api?

On our scheduled checks, Bible-api leads on measured uptime — PoetryDB at —% versus Bible-api at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do PoetryDB and Bible-api need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — PoetryDB is callable with no signup, and Bible-api is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call PoetryDB and Bible-api from the browser?

Yes — both PoetryDB and Bible-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 PoetryDB and Bible-api free for commercial use?

PoetryDB has unclear commercial terms, and Bible-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.