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Crates.io vs Digimon API

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

APICrates.ioHEALTHY90Digimon APIHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms45840
P95 · ms13171384
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
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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Crates.io vs Digimon API: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, Digimon API leads on measured uptime — Crates.io at 99.02% versus Digimon API 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, Crates.io or Digimon API?

Digimon API has the lower median latency in our checks — Crates.io responds in 458 ms versus Digimon API at 40 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 Crates.io and Digimon API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Crates.io is callable with no signup, and Digimon API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Crates.io and Digimon API from the browser?

Yes — both Crates.io and Digimon API 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 Crates.io and Digimon API free for commercial use?

Crates.io has unclear commercial terms, and Digimon API 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.