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OnlineCompiler API alternatives

Compile and run code in 46 languages, with test-case judging and a Judge0-compatible endpoint. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 5 best free Programming APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 5 in the directory.

For reference, OnlineCompiler API: 100% uptime (30 days) · HTTPS.

  1. 1Mintlify logo

    Mintlify API

    Online · 3526 ms

    For programmatically generating documentation for code.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS
  2. 2Judge0 CE logo

    Judge0 CE API

    Online · 803 ms

    Online code execution system. A free programming API by Judge0 CE.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
  3. 3Codeforces logo

    Codeforces API

    Online · 586 ms

    Get access to Codeforces data.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
  4. 4Hackerearth logo

    Hackerearth API

    Online · 1557 ms

    For compiling and running code in several languages.

    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
  5. 5

    KONTESTS API

    Online · 2032 ms

    For upcoming and ongoing competitive coding contests.

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?

OnlineCompiler API vs alternatives

OnlineCompiler API compared with its alternatives
APIAPI keyHTTPSCORSUptimeResponseRating
OnlineCompiler logoOnlineCompilerRequiredYesNo100%1113 msNot rated
Mintlify logoMintlifyRequiredYesYes100%3526 msNot rated
Judge0 CE logoJudge0 CERequiredYesUnknown100%803 msNot rated
Codeforces logoCodeforcesRequiredYesUnknown100%586 msNot rated
Hackerearth logoHackerearthRequiredYesUnknown100%1557 msNot rated
KONTESTSNoYesUnknown58.3%2032 msNot rated

See also: best Programming APIs · all Programming APIs

OnlineCompiler API alternatives FAQ

What is the best free alternative to the OnlineCompiler API in 2026?

The top-ranked free alternatives to the OnlineCompiler API are Mintlify API, Judge0 CE API and Codeforces API, all in the Programming category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

Is there a OnlineCompiler API alternative that doesn't need an API key?

Yes: KONTESTS API work without an API key, unlike the OnlineCompiler API, which uses apiKey authentication.

Is there a OnlineCompiler API alternative I can call from the browser?

Mintlify API support CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call them directly.

How many Programming APIs are similar to the OnlineCompiler API?

The directory lists 5 other free Programming APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.