Administrative Divisions DB vs Loket.nl API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms39361
P95 · ms11141039
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (see repo)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API key required (static JSON via CDN)Free — limits not published
Rate limitNone (static files served over CDN)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Administrative Divisions DB vs Loket.nl API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Administrative Divisions DB or Loket.nl API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Administrative Divisions DB and Loket.nl API 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, Administrative Divisions DB or Loket.nl API?

Administrative Divisions DB has the lower median latency in our checks — Administrative Divisions DB responds in 39 ms versus Loket.nl API at 361 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 Administrative Divisions DB and Loket.nl API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Administrative Divisions DB is callable with no signup, and Loket.nl API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Administrative Divisions DB and Loket.nl API from the browser?

Yes — both Administrative Divisions DB and Loket.nl API 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 Administrative Divisions DB and Loket.nl API free for commercial use?

Administrative Divisions DB has unclear commercial terms, and Loket.nl API 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.