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OnSched Consumer API vs PyPI

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

APIOnSched Consumer APIHEALTHY88PyPIHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms72246
P95 · ms1890446
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OnSched Consumer API vs PyPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, OnSched Consumer API or PyPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — OnSched Consumer 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, OnSched Consumer API or PyPI?

PyPI has the lower median latency in our checks — OnSched Consumer API responds in 722 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 OnSched Consumer API and PyPI need an API key?

PyPI needs no key, while OnSched Consumer API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PyPI first.

Can I call OnSched Consumer API and PyPI from the browser?

Yes — both OnSched Consumer API and PyPI 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 OnSched Consumer API and PyPI free for commercial use?

OnSched Consumer 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.