Packagist vs PageBolt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Packagist vs PageBolt: common questions
Which is more reliable, Packagist or PageBolt?
On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — Packagist at 100% versus PageBolt at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Packagist or PageBolt?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — Packagist responds in 61 ms versus PageBolt at 751 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 Packagist and PageBolt need an API key?
Packagist needs no key, while PageBolt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Packagist first.
Can I call Packagist and PageBolt from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Packagist and PageBolt from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Packagist and PageBolt free for commercial use?
Packagist has unclear commercial terms, and PageBolt 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.