Quran-api vs RhymeBrain

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.2%100%
Uptime · 30d96.6%100%
P50 · ms895483
P95 · ms46201636
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Rate limitNone (served as static files from jsDelivr CDN)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Quran-api vs RhymeBrain: common questions

Which is more reliable, Quran-api or RhymeBrain?

On our scheduled checks, RhymeBrain leads on measured uptime — Quran-api at 97.2% versus RhymeBrain at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Quran-api or RhymeBrain?

RhymeBrain has the lower median latency in our checks — Quran-api responds in 895 ms versus RhymeBrain at 483 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 Quran-api and RhymeBrain need an API key?

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

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

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

Quran-api has unclear commercial terms, and RhymeBrain 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.