APIs.guru vs Packagist
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIs.guru vs Packagist: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or Packagist?
Both are neck-and-neck — APIs.guru and Packagist 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, APIs.guru or Packagist?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 266 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 APIs.guru and Packagist need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — APIs.guru 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 APIs.guru and Packagist from the browser?
Only APIs.guru is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Packagist needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are APIs.guru and Packagist free for commercial use?
APIs.guru 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.