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Crates.io vs ListLoco API

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

APICrates.ioHEALTHY90ListLoco APIHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms458127
P95 · ms1317443
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
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 ListLoco API: common questions

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

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

ListLoco API has the lower median latency in our checks — Crates.io responds in 458 ms versus ListLoco API at 127 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 ListLoco API need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Crates.io and ListLoco API free for commercial use?

Crates.io has unclear commercial terms, and ListLoco 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.