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PageBolt vs PyPI

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

APIPageBoltHEALTHY93PyPIHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms27929
P95 · ms1314446
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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PageBolt vs PyPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, PageBolt or PyPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — PageBolt and PyPI 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, PageBolt or PyPI?

PyPI has the lower median latency in our checks — PageBolt responds in 279 ms versus PyPI at 29 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 PageBolt and PyPI need an API key?

PyPI needs no key, while PageBolt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PyPI first.

Can I call PageBolt and PyPI from the browser?

Only PyPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PageBolt needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are PageBolt and PyPI free for commercial use?

PageBolt has unclear commercial terms, and PyPI 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.