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HTTPie vs npm Registry

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

APIHTTPieHEALTHY96npm RegistryHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms272243
P95 · ms20161246
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree (public registry)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (bulk scraping discouraged)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTPie vs npm Registry: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or npm Registry?

Both are neck-and-neck — HTTPie and npm Registry 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, HTTPie or npm Registry?

npm Registry has the lower median latency in our checks — HTTPie responds in 272 ms versus npm Registry at 243 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 HTTPie and npm Registry need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTPie and npm Registry from the browser?

Only npm Registry is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. HTTPie needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are HTTPie and npm Registry free for commercial use?

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and npm Registry 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.