APIs.guru vs PyPI

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree and open, no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

APIs.guru vs PyPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or PyPI?

On our scheduled checks, PyPI leads on measured uptime — APIs.guru at —% versus PyPI at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do APIs.guru and PyPI need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — APIs.guru is callable with no signup, and PyPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call APIs.guru and PyPI from the browser?

Yes — both APIs.guru and PyPI 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 APIs.guru and PyPI free for commercial use?

APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and PyPI 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.