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