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PageBolt vs RubyGems

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

APIPageBoltHEALTHY91RubyGemsHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms751311
P95 · ms14321639
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
operationalpartialdownno data

PageBolt vs RubyGems: common questions

Which is more reliable, PageBolt or RubyGems?

Both are neck-and-neck — PageBolt and RubyGems each measure 99.02% 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 RubyGems?

RubyGems has the lower median latency in our checks — PageBolt responds in 751 ms versus RubyGems at 311 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 RubyGems need an API key?

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

Can I call PageBolt and RubyGems from the browser?

Only RubyGems 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 RubyGems free for commercial use?

PageBolt has unclear commercial terms, and RubyGems 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.