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Beeceptor vs Packagist

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

APIBeeceptorNEW—PackagistNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree public echo host, no signupFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Beeceptor vs Packagist: common questions

Which is more reliable, Beeceptor or Packagist?

On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — Beeceptor at —% versus Packagist 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 Beeceptor and Packagist need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Beeceptor 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 Beeceptor and Packagist from the browser?

Only Beeceptor 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 Beeceptor and Packagist free for commercial use?

Beeceptor 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.