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Crates.io vs PurgoMalum

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

APICrates.ioHEALTHY90PurgoMalumHEALTHY83
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%86.3%
Uptime · 30d100%85.0%
P50 · ms458423
P95 · ms13174833
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
operationalpartialdownno data

Crates.io vs PurgoMalum: common questions

Which is more reliable, Crates.io or PurgoMalum?

On our scheduled checks, Crates.io leads on measured uptime — Crates.io at 99.02% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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 PurgoMalum?

PurgoMalum has the lower median latency in our checks — Crates.io responds in 458 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 PurgoMalum need an API key?

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

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

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

Crates.io has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.