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Packagist vs RSQ API

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

APIPackagistNEW—RSQ APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Packagist vs RSQ API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Packagist or RSQ API?

On our scheduled checks, RSQ API leads on measured uptime — Packagist at —% versus RSQ API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Packagist and RSQ API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Packagist is callable with no signup, and RSQ API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Packagist and RSQ API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Packagist and RSQ API 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 RSQ API free for commercial use?

Packagist has unclear commercial terms, and RSQ API 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.