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HTTPie vs Packagist

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

APIHTTPieNEW—PackagistNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTPie vs Packagist: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or Packagist?

On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — HTTPie at —% versus Packagist at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do HTTPie and Packagist need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTPie and Packagist from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call HTTPie and Packagist from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are HTTPie and Packagist free for commercial use?

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and Packagist 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.