BdAPIs vs PostalCodes
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BdAPIs vs PostalCodes: common questions
Which is more reliable, BdAPIs or PostalCodes?
On our scheduled checks, BdAPIs leads on measured uptime — BdAPIs at 94.4% versus PostalCodes at 81.1% 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, BdAPIs or PostalCodes?
BdAPIs has the lower median latency in our checks — BdAPIs responds in 692 ms versus PostalCodes at 966 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 BdAPIs and PostalCodes need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BdAPIs is callable with no signup, and PostalCodes is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BdAPIs and PostalCodes from the browser?
Only BdAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PostalCodes needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are BdAPIs and PostalCodes free for commercial use?
BdAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and PostalCodes 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.