Packagist vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Packagist vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, Packagist or ScrapingDog?
Both are neck-and-neck — Packagist and ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingDog?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — Packagist responds in 61 ms versus ScrapingDog at 195 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 ScrapingDog need an API key?
Packagist needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Packagist first.
Can I call Packagist and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Only ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
Packagist has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.