Packagist vs ParlayAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Packagist vs ParlayAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Packagist or ParlayAPI?
On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — Packagist at 100% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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 ParlayAPI?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — Packagist responds in 92 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 ParlayAPI need an API key?
Packagist needs no key, while ParlayAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Packagist first.
Can I call Packagist and ParlayAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Packagist and ParlayAPI 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 ParlayAPI free for commercial use?
Packagist has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.