GitHub Project Issues vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GitHub Project Issues vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, GitHub Project Issues or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, GitHub Project Issues leads on measured uptime — GitHub Project Issues 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, GitHub Project Issues or PurgoMalum?
PurgoMalum has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub Project Issues responds in 478 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 GitHub Project Issues and PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — GitHub Project Issues 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 GitHub Project Issues and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Only PurgoMalum is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. GitHub Project Issues needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are GitHub Project Issues and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
GitHub Project Issues 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.