Packagist vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Packagist vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, Packagist or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — Packagist at 100% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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 PurgoMalum?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — Packagist responds in 61 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Packagist is callable with no signup, and PurgoMalum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Packagist and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Only PurgoMalum is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Packagist needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Packagist and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
Packagist has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.