Quran vs Quran-api
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Quran vs Quran-api: common questions
Which is more reliable, Quran or Quran-api?
Both are neck-and-neck — Quran and Quran-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, Quran or Quran-api?
Quran has the lower median latency in our checks — Quran responds in 27 ms versus Quran-api at 650 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 and Quran-api need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Quran is callable with no signup, and Quran-api is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Quran and Quran-api from the browser?
Yes — both Quran and Quran-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 Quran and Quran-api free for commercial use?
Quran has unclear commercial terms, and Quran-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.