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?
Both are neck-and-neck — npm Registry and Spoo.me 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 Spoo.me?
npm Registry has the lower median latency in our checks — npm Registry responds in 243 ms versus Spoo.me at 362 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 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.