GitHub REST API vs PyPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GitHub REST API vs PyPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, GitHub REST API or PyPI?
On our scheduled checks, PyPI leads on measured uptime — GitHub REST API at 99.44% versus PyPI 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, GitHub REST API or PyPI?
PyPI has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub REST API responds in 349 ms versus PyPI at 29 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 REST API and PyPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — GitHub REST 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 GitHub REST API and PyPI from the browser?
Yes — both GitHub REST 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 GitHub REST API and PyPI free for commercial use?
GitHub REST 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.