Packagist vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Packagist vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, Packagist or SampleAPIs?
Both are neck-and-neck — Packagist and SampleAPIs 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, Packagist or SampleAPIs?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — Packagist responds in 61 ms versus SampleAPIs at 471 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 SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Packagist is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Packagist and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
Packagist has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.