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MobileAPI vs npm Registry

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

APIMobileAPINEW—npm RegistryNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree (public registry)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (bulk scraping discouraged)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MobileAPI vs npm Registry: common questions

Which is more reliable, MobileAPI or npm Registry?

On our scheduled checks, npm Registry leads on measured uptime — MobileAPI at —% versus npm Registry 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 MobileAPI and npm Registry need an API key?

npm Registry needs no key, while MobileAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for npm Registry first.

Can I call MobileAPI and npm Registry from the browser?

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

Are MobileAPI and npm Registry free for commercial use?

MobileAPI has unclear commercial terms, and npm Registry 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.