ListLoco API vs PyPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ListLoco API vs PyPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, ListLoco API or PyPI?
Both are neck-and-neck — ListLoco API and PyPI 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 PyPI?
PyPI has the lower median latency in our checks — ListLoco API responds in 127 ms versus PyPI at 46 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 PyPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ListLoco API is callable with no signup, and PyPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ListLoco API and PyPI from the browser?
Only PyPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ListLoco API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ListLoco API and PyPI free for commercial use?
ListLoco API has unclear commercial terms, and PyPI 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.