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PyPI vs WakaTime

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

APIPyPIHEALTHY100WakaTimeHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms46969
P95 · ms4462993
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree public endpoints; personal data needs API key/OAuth
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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PyPI vs WakaTime: common questions

Which is more reliable, PyPI or WakaTime?

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

PyPI has the lower median latency in our checks — PyPI responds in 46 ms versus WakaTime at 969 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 PyPI and WakaTime need an API key?

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

Can I call PyPI and WakaTime from the browser?

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

Are PyPI and WakaTime free for commercial use?

PyPI has unclear commercial terms, and WakaTime 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.