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adresse.data.gouv.fr vs positionstack

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

APIadresse.data.gouv.frHEALTHY90positionstackHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms461292
P95 · ms24863328
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseLicence Ouverte / ODbL (Base Adresse Nationale)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit50 requests/second per IP (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

adresse.data.gouv.fr vs positionstack: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, positionstack leads on measured uptime — adresse.data.gouv.fr at 99.44% versus positionstack 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, adresse.data.gouv.fr or positionstack?

positionstack has the lower median latency in our checks — adresse.data.gouv.fr responds in 461 ms versus positionstack at 292 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 positionstack need an API key?

adresse.data.gouv.fr needs no key, while positionstack 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 positionstack from the browser?

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

Are adresse.data.gouv.fr and positionstack free for commercial use?

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