Crates.io vs GitHub Project Issues
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Crates.io vs GitHub Project Issues: common questions
Which is more reliable, Crates.io or GitHub Project Issues?
On our scheduled checks, GitHub Project Issues leads on measured uptime — Crates.io at —% versus GitHub Project Issues 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 Crates.io and GitHub Project Issues need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Crates.io is callable with no signup, and GitHub Project Issues is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Crates.io and GitHub Project Issues from the browser?
Only Crates.io is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. GitHub Project Issues needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Crates.io and GitHub Project Issues free for commercial use?
Crates.io has unclear commercial terms, and GitHub Project Issues 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.