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BdAPIs vs PostalCodes

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBdAPIsNEW—PostalCodesNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limit100 req/window · 98 remaining · resets 324Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BdAPIs vs PostalCodes: common questions

Which is more reliable, BdAPIs or PostalCodes?

On our scheduled checks, PostalCodes leads on measured uptime — BdAPIs at —% versus PostalCodes 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 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.