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Crates.io vs ItsThisForThat

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

APICrates.ioHEALTHY90ItsThisForThatHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms458242
P95 · ms1317555
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (docs ask you not to hammer it)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Crates.io vs ItsThisForThat: common questions

Which is more reliable, Crates.io or ItsThisForThat?

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

ItsThisForThat has the lower median latency in our checks — Crates.io responds in 458 ms versus ItsThisForThat at 242 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 ItsThisForThat need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Crates.io and ItsThisForThat free for commercial use?

Crates.io has unclear commercial terms, and ItsThisForThat 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.