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PyPI vs ScrapingAnt

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

APIPyPINEW—ScrapingAntNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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PyPI vs ScrapingAnt: common questions

Which is more reliable, PyPI or ScrapingAnt?

On our scheduled checks, ScrapingAnt leads on measured uptime — PyPI at —% versus ScrapingAnt at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do PyPI and ScrapingAnt need an API key?

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

Can I call PyPI and ScrapingAnt from the browser?

Yes — both PyPI and ScrapingAnt send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are PyPI and ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?

PyPI has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingAnt 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.