shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

Bitbucket vs Crates.io

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

APIBitbucketNEW—Crates.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bitbucket vs Crates.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitbucket or Crates.io?

On our scheduled checks, Crates.io leads on measured uptime — Bitbucket at —% versus Crates.io 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 Bitbucket and Crates.io need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Bitbucket and Crates.io free for commercial use?

Bitbucket 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.