API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Visitor Statistics API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Visitor Statistics API: common questions
Which is more reliable, API Reference - Ideal Postcodes or Visitor Statistics API?
On our scheduled checks, Visitor Statistics API leads on measured uptime — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes at —% versus Visitor Statistics API 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 Visitor Statistics API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — API Reference - Ideal Postcodes is callable with no signup, and Visitor Statistics API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and Visitor Statistics API from the browser?
Only API Reference - Ideal Postcodes is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Visitor Statistics API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are API Reference - Ideal Postcodes and Visitor Statistics API free for commercial use?
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes has unclear commercial terms, and Visitor Statistics API 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.