ListLoco API vs Packagist
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ListLoco API vs Packagist: common questions
Which is more reliable, ListLoco API or Packagist?
Both are neck-and-neck — ListLoco API 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, ListLoco API or Packagist?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — ListLoco API responds in 127 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 ListLoco API and Packagist need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ListLoco API 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 ListLoco API and Packagist from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ListLoco API 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 ListLoco API and Packagist free for commercial use?
ListLoco API 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.