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API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Open Topo Data

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

APIAPI Reference - Ideal PostcodesHEALTHY99Open Topo DataHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%93.1%
Uptime · 30d100%88.3%
P50 · ms154285
P95 · ms831573
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Open Topo Data: common questions

Which is more reliable, API Reference - Ideal Postcodes or Open Topo Data?

On our scheduled checks, API Reference - Ideal Postcodes leads on measured uptime — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes at 100% versus Open Topo Data at 93.1% 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 Open Topo Data?

API Reference - Ideal Postcodes has the lower median latency in our checks — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes responds in 154 ms versus Open Topo Data at 285 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 Open Topo Data need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes is callable with no signup, and Open Topo Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and Open Topo Data from the browser?

Only API Reference - Ideal Postcodes is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Open Topo Data needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and Open Topo Data free for commercial use?

API Reference - Ideal Postcodes has unclear commercial terms, and Open Topo Data 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.