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?
Both are neck-and-neck — Crates.io and GitHub Project Issues each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Crates.io or GitHub Project Issues?
Crates.io has the lower median latency in our checks — Crates.io responds in 458 ms versus GitHub Project Issues at 478 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 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.