bng2latlong vs Postcodes.io
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
bng2latlong vs Postcodes.io: common questions
Which is more reliable, bng2latlong or Postcodes.io?
On our scheduled checks, Postcodes.io leads on measured uptime — bng2latlong at 95.1% versus Postcodes.io at 100% 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 Postcodes.io?
Postcodes.io has the lower median latency in our checks — bng2latlong responds in 524 ms versus Postcodes.io at 33 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 Postcodes.io need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — bng2latlong is callable with no signup, and Postcodes.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call bng2latlong and Postcodes.io from the browser?
Yes — both bng2latlong and Postcodes.io 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 Postcodes.io free for commercial use?
bng2latlong has unclear commercial terms, and Postcodes.io 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.