Levenshtein Distance

Levenshtein Distance API

Text AnalysisIncluded in SubscriptionUpdated 1 month ago

Levenshtein Distance calculates the minimum number of single-character edits needed to transform one string into another.

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avg: 419ms|p50: 396ms|p90: 479ms|p99: 570ms

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{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "distance": 3,
    "similarity": 57.14,
    "string1Length": 6,
    "string2Length": 7,
    "string1": "kitten",
    "string2": "sitting"
  }
}

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Who built the Levenshtein Distance API?

The Levenshtein Distance API is built and maintained by APIVerve. All 300+ APIs on our platform are developed in-house by the APIVerve team, ensuring consistent quality, unified authentication, predictable pricing, and enterprise-grade reliability backed by our 99.9% uptime SLA. We handle the infrastructure, maintenance, and updates so you can focus on building your application.

What does the Levenshtein Distance API do?

Levenshtein Distance calculates the minimum number of single-character edits needed to transform one string into another. The API returns structured data in JSON, XML, or YAML format, making it easy to integrate into any application or workflow.

How fast is the Levenshtein Distance API?

The Levenshtein Distance API has an average response time of 419ms, with a median (p50) of 396ms and 99th percentile of 570ms. Our infrastructure maintains 99.9% uptime with servers distributed globally for low latency.

How much does the Levenshtein Distance API cost?

Each call to the Levenshtein Distance API uses 1 credit. The free tier includes 100 credits per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month with higher limits, and enterprise plans offer custom pricing with priority support.

How do I authenticate Levenshtein Distance API requests?

Include your API key in the request header as X-API-Key: your_key_here. All requests are made over HTTPS for security. You can get your API key by signing up for a free account.

What HTTP methods does Levenshtein Distance support?

The Levenshtein Distance API supports POST requests. Use POST for sending larger payloads or complex data structures. Check our documentation for detailed parameter specifications.

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