ddownload vs Packagist
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ddownload vs Packagist: common questions
Which is more reliable, ddownload or Packagist?
Both are neck-and-neck — ddownload and Packagist each measure 100% 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, ddownload or Packagist?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — ddownload responds in 365 ms versus Packagist at 61 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 ddownload and Packagist need an API key?
Packagist needs no key, while ddownload requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Packagist first.
Can I call ddownload and Packagist from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ddownload and Packagist from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ddownload and Packagist free for commercial use?
ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and Packagist 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.