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Bitbucket vs Packagist

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

APIBitbucketNEW—PackagistNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
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 Packagist: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitbucket or Packagist?

On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — Bitbucket 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 Bitbucket and Packagist need an API key?

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

Can I call Bitbucket and Packagist from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bitbucket and Packagist from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Bitbucket and Packagist free for commercial use?

Bitbucket 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.