API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs GeoJS
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs GeoJS: common questions
Which is more reliable, API Reference - Ideal Postcodes or GeoJS?
On our scheduled checks, API Reference - Ideal Postcodes leads on measured uptime — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes at 100% versus GeoJS at 98.9% 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, API Reference - Ideal Postcodes or GeoJS?
GeoJS has the lower median latency in our checks — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes responds in 117 ms versus GeoJS at 62 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 API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and GeoJS need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes is callable with no signup, and GeoJS is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and GeoJS from the browser?
Yes — both API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and GeoJS 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 API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and GeoJS free for commercial use?
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes has unclear commercial terms, and GeoJS 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.