adresse.data.gouv.fr vs Geocodify.com

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms853615
P95 · ms23102409
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseLicence Ouverte / ODbL (Base Adresse Nationale)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limit50 requests/second per IP (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

adresse.data.gouv.fr vs Geocodify.com: common questions

Which is more reliable, adresse.data.gouv.fr or Geocodify.com?

On our scheduled checks, adresse.data.gouv.fr leads on measured uptime — adresse.data.gouv.fr at 100% versus Geocodify.com at 99.02% 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, adresse.data.gouv.fr or Geocodify.com?

Geocodify.com has the lower median latency in our checks — adresse.data.gouv.fr responds in 853 ms versus Geocodify.com at 615 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 adresse.data.gouv.fr and Geocodify.com need an API key?

adresse.data.gouv.fr needs no key, while Geocodify.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for adresse.data.gouv.fr first.

Can I call adresse.data.gouv.fr and Geocodify.com from the browser?

Yes — both adresse.data.gouv.fr and Geocodify.com 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 adresse.data.gouv.fr and Geocodify.com free for commercial use?

adresse.data.gouv.fr allows commercial use on its free tier, and Geocodify.com 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.