ELI vs Packagist
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs Packagist: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or Packagist?
On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — ELI at 99.02% 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, ELI or Packagist?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 591 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 ELI and Packagist need an API key?
Packagist needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Packagist first.
Can I call ELI and Packagist from the browser?
Only ELI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Packagist needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ELI and Packagist free for commercial use?
ELI 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.