API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Pinball Map
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Pinball Map: common questions
Which is more reliable, API Reference - Ideal Postcodes or Pinball Map?
On our scheduled checks, Pinball Map leads on measured uptime — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes at —% versus Pinball Map at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and Pinball Map need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes is callable with no signup, and Pinball Map is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and Pinball Map from the browser?
Yes — both API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and Pinball Map 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 Pinball Map free for commercial use?
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes has unclear commercial terms, and Pinball Map 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.