Packagist vs Wahlumfragen Datenbank API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms611215
P95 · ms9393172
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
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 Wahlumfragen Datenbank API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Packagist or Wahlumfragen Datenbank API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Packagist and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API 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 Wahlumfragen Datenbank API?

Packagist has the lower median latency in our checks — Packagist responds in 61 ms versus Wahlumfragen Datenbank API at 1215 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 Wahlumfragen Datenbank API need an API key?

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

Can I call Packagist and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API from the browser?

Only Wahlumfragen Datenbank API 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 Wahlumfragen Datenbank API free for commercial use?

Packagist has unclear commercial terms, and Wahlumfragen Datenbank 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.