AgentDeals vs Crates.io
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
AgentDeals vs Crates.io: common questions
Which is more reliable, AgentDeals or Crates.io?
Both are neck-and-neck — AgentDeals 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, AgentDeals or Crates.io?
AgentDeals has the lower median latency in our checks — AgentDeals responds in 243 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 AgentDeals and Crates.io need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — AgentDeals is callable with no signup, and Crates.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call AgentDeals and Crates.io from the browser?
Only Crates.io is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. AgentDeals needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are AgentDeals and Crates.io free for commercial use?
AgentDeals 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.