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Quran-api vs Quran Cloud

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

APIQuran-apiNEW—Quran CloudNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no key (static CDN JSON files)Free — limits not published
Rate limitNone (served as static files from jsDelivr CDN)12 req/window · 11 remaining · resets 1
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Quran-api vs Quran Cloud: common questions

Which is more reliable, Quran-api or Quran Cloud?

On our scheduled checks, Quran Cloud leads on measured uptime — Quran-api at —% versus Quran Cloud 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 Quran-api and Quran Cloud need an API key?

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

Can I call Quran-api and Quran Cloud from the browser?

Yes — both Quran-api and Quran Cloud 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 Quran-api and Quran Cloud free for commercial use?

Quran-api has unclear commercial terms, and Quran Cloud 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.