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jsDelivr vs Packagist

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

APIjsDelivrNEW—PackagistNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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jsDelivr vs Packagist: common questions

Which is more reliable, jsDelivr or Packagist?

On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — jsDelivr 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 jsDelivr and Packagist need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — jsDelivr 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 jsDelivr and Packagist from the browser?

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

Are jsDelivr and Packagist free for commercial use?

jsDelivr 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.