Quran vs Quran Cloud
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Quran vs Quran Cloud: common questions
Which is more reliable, Quran or Quran Cloud?
Both are neck-and-neck — Quran and Quran Cloud 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 Cloud?
Quran has the lower median latency in our checks — Quran responds in 26 ms versus Quran Cloud at 129 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 Cloud need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Quran 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 and Quran Cloud from the browser?
Yes — both Quran 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 and Quran Cloud free for commercial use?
Quran 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.