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Autoscrape API vs Crates.io

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

APIAutoscrape APIDEAD0Crates.ioHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d44.4%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms696279
P95 · ms14441154
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Autoscrape API vs Crates.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or Crates.io?

On our scheduled checks, Crates.io leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus Crates.io 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, Autoscrape API or Crates.io?

Crates.io has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus Crates.io at 279 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 Autoscrape API and Crates.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Autoscrape API 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 Autoscrape API and Crates.io from the browser?

Only Crates.io is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Autoscrape API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Autoscrape API and Crates.io free for commercial use?

Autoscrape API 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.