DownStatus vs Packagist
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs Packagist: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Packagist?
On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus Packagist 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, DownStatus or Packagist?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 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 DownStatus and Packagist need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and Packagist is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and Packagist from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DownStatus 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 DownStatus and Packagist free for commercial use?
DownStatus 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.