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