Packagist vs VerifyEd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Packagist vs VerifyEd: common questions
Which is more reliable, Packagist or VerifyEd?
On our scheduled checks, Packagist leads on measured uptime — Packagist at 100% versus VerifyEd at 97.1% 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 VerifyEd?
Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — Packagist responds in 61 ms versus VerifyEd at 1933 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 VerifyEd need an API key?
Packagist needs no key, while VerifyEd requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Packagist first.
Can I call Packagist and VerifyEd from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Packagist and VerifyEd 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 VerifyEd free for commercial use?
Packagist has unclear commercial terms, and VerifyEd 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.