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GitHub REST API vs PyPI

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

APIGitHub REST APIHEALTHY90PyPIHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms56846
P95 · ms2671446
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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GitHub REST API vs PyPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub REST API or PyPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — GitHub REST 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, GitHub REST API or PyPI?

PyPI has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub REST API responds in 568 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 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.