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Abstract API vs Crates.io

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAbstract APIHEALTHY89Crates.ioHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms700458
P95 · ms16561317
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Abstract API vs Crates.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract API or Crates.io?

Both are neck-and-neck — Abstract API and Crates.io each measure 99.02% 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, Abstract API or Crates.io?

Crates.io has the lower median latency in our checks — Abstract API responds in 700 ms versus Crates.io at 458 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 Abstract API and Crates.io need an API key?

Crates.io needs no key, while Abstract API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Crates.io first.

Can I call Abstract API and Crates.io from the browser?

Yes — both Abstract API and Crates.io 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 Abstract API and Crates.io free for commercial use?

Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and Crates.io 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.