ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized vs ISO 3166-2 API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized vs ISO 3166-2 API: common questions
Which is more reliable, ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized or ISO 3166-2 API?
On our scheduled checks, ISO 3166-2 API leads on measured uptime — ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized at —% versus ISO 3166-2 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 ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized and ISO 3166-2 API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized is callable with no signup, and ISO 3166-2 API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized and ISO 3166-2 API from the browser?
Only ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ISO 3166-2 API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized and ISO 3166-2 API free for commercial use?
ArcGIS Hub - World Countries Generalized has unclear commercial terms, and ISO 3166-2 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.