bng2latlong vs HelloSalut

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d95.1%95.1%
Uptime · 30d95.0%95.0%
P50 · ms5242362
P95 · ms24314778
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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bng2latlong vs HelloSalut: common questions

Which is more reliable, bng2latlong or HelloSalut?

Both are neck-and-neck — bng2latlong and HelloSalut each measure 95.1% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, bng2latlong or HelloSalut?

bng2latlong has the lower median latency in our checks — bng2latlong responds in 524 ms versus HelloSalut at 2362 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 bng2latlong and HelloSalut need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — bng2latlong is callable with no signup, and HelloSalut is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call bng2latlong and HelloSalut from the browser?

Yes — both bng2latlong and HelloSalut send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are bng2latlong and HelloSalut free for commercial use?

bng2latlong has unclear commercial terms, and HelloSalut 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.