bng2latlong vs Pinball Map

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d95.1%52.0%
Uptime · 30d95.0%18.3%
P50 · ms524540
P95 · ms24311107
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedAttribution requested; license unspecified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedNo hard limit; heavy/bulk use may be blocked
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

bng2latlong vs Pinball Map: common questions

Which is more reliable, bng2latlong or Pinball Map?

On our scheduled checks, bng2latlong leads on measured uptime — bng2latlong at 95.1% versus Pinball Map at 52.0% 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, bng2latlong or Pinball Map?

bng2latlong has the lower median latency in our checks — bng2latlong responds in 524 ms versus Pinball Map at 540 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 Pinball Map need an API key?

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

Can I call bng2latlong and Pinball Map from the browser?

Only bng2latlong is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Pinball Map needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are bng2latlong and Pinball Map free for commercial use?

bng2latlong has unclear commercial terms, and Pinball Map 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.