Hunter vs Packagist
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Hunter vs Packagist: common questions
Which is more reliable, Hunter or Packagist?
Both are neck-and-neck — Hunter and Packagist 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, Hunter or Packagist?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — Hunter responds in 362 ms versus Packagist at 61 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 Hunter and Packagist need an API key?
Packagist needs no key, while Hunter requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Packagist first.
Can I call Hunter and Packagist from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Hunter 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 Hunter and Packagist free for commercial use?
Hunter 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.