AgentDeals vs Packagist
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
AgentDeals vs Packagist: common questions
Which is more reliable, AgentDeals or Packagist?
On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — AgentDeals at 99.02% versus Packagist at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, AgentDeals or Packagist?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — AgentDeals responds in 243 ms versus Packagist at 61 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 Packagist need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — AgentDeals is callable with no signup, and Packagist is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call AgentDeals and Packagist from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call AgentDeals and Packagist from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are AgentDeals and Packagist free for commercial use?
AgentDeals has unclear commercial terms, and Packagist 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.