npm Registry vs Sheetsu
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
npm Registry vs Sheetsu: common questions
Which is more reliable, npm Registry or Sheetsu?
Both are neck-and-neck — npm Registry and Sheetsu 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, npm Registry or Sheetsu?
npm Registry has the lower median latency in our checks — npm Registry responds in 243 ms versus Sheetsu at 572 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 npm Registry and Sheetsu need an API key?
npm Registry needs no key, while Sheetsu requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for npm Registry first.
Can I call npm Registry and Sheetsu from the browser?
Yes — both npm Registry and Sheetsu send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are npm Registry and Sheetsu free for commercial use?
npm Registry has unclear commercial terms, and Sheetsu 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.