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APIClaw vs Crates.io

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

APIAPIClawREACHABLE100Crates.ioHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms661371
P95 · ms7001154
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-10-302026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

APIClaw vs Crates.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIClaw or Crates.io?

Both are neck-and-neck — APIClaw and Crates.io each measure 100% 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, APIClaw or Crates.io?

Crates.io has the lower median latency in our checks — APIClaw responds in 661 ms versus Crates.io at 371 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 APIClaw and Crates.io need an API key?

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

Can I call APIClaw and Crates.io from the browser?

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

APIClaw 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.