Packagist vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Packagist vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, Packagist or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — Packagist at 100% versus SampleAPIs at 99.44% 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 SampleAPIs?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — Packagist responds in 92 ms versus SampleAPIs at 347 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.