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GeoNet API vs PyPI

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

APIGeoNet APIHEALTHY75PyPIHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms253346
P95 · ms2808446
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
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GeoNet API vs PyPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoNet API or PyPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — GeoNet API and PyPI 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, GeoNet API or PyPI?

PyPI has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoNet API responds in 2533 ms versus PyPI at 46 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 GeoNet API and PyPI need an API key?

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

Can I call GeoNet API and PyPI from the browser?

Yes — both GeoNet API and PyPI 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 GeoNet API and PyPI free for commercial use?

GeoNet API has unclear commercial terms, and PyPI 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.