Languagelayer API
Artificial Intelligence
High-speed language detection JSON API supporting 173+ languages with probability scoring
Languagelayer API Highlights
Languagelayer API is best for customer support systems, content platforms, chatbots, and NLP text processing pipelines
API Key (Query parameter access_key)
Free tier: 1,000 requests/month; paid plans from 50,000 to 1,000,000 req/mo
Nigeria
Ghana
KenyaLanguagelayer by APILayer is a lightweight language detection JSON REST API. It accurately identifies the language of any passed text snippet across 173 supported languages, returning the language name, ISO 639-1 code, probability score, and reliable detection flags.
In multilingual environments across West Africa where users communicate in English, French, and vernacular phrases, Languagelayer powers automatic help desk ticket routing, language-specific translation pipelines, and automated content moderation.
Languagelayer API Core Features & Capabilities
| Feature | Status | Description & Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Language Detection across 173 Languages | ✓ Supported | Provides native Language Detection across 173 Languages capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Confidence & Probability Scoring | ✓ Supported | Provides native Confidence & Probability Scoring capabilities integrated within the API. |
| ISO 639-1 & 639-2 Codes | ✓ Supported | Provides native ISO 639-1 & 639-2 Codes capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Batch Text Evaluation | ✓ Supported | Provides native Batch Text Evaluation capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Direct Text Translation | ✗ Not Supported | Direct Text Translation is currently not supported by Languagelayer API. |
| Speech to Text | ✗ Not Supported | Speech to Text is currently not supported by Languagelayer API. |
- Free tier offers 1,000 requests per month
- Commercial tiers start from $9.99/month for 50,000 requests and HTTPS encryption
Required Access Documents for Languagelayer API
- Languagelayer AccountRequiredRegister at languagelayer.com to retrieve your access key
Different Languagelayer API use cases
- Customer Support Ticket Routing:Route inbound helpdesk tickets to English or French-speaking agents automatically.
- Multilingual Content Moderation:Detect the language of user comments before running profanity and toxicity filters.
- Dynamic Translation Pipeline Triggering:Detect foreign language reviews and trigger translation into English for local viewers.