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ParlayAPI vs PyPI

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

APIParlayAPIREACHABLE88PyPIHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d87.5%100%
Uptime · 30d87.5%100%
P50 · ms21129
P95 · ms1536446
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-10-042026-07-05
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ParlayAPI vs PyPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, ParlayAPI or PyPI?

On our scheduled checks, PyPI leads on measured uptime — ParlayAPI at 87.5% versus PyPI at 100% 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, ParlayAPI or PyPI?

PyPI has the lower median latency in our checks — ParlayAPI responds in 211 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 ParlayAPI and PyPI need an API key?

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

Can I call ParlayAPI and PyPI from the browser?

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

Are ParlayAPI and PyPI free for commercial use?

ParlayAPI 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.