BVG transport.rest vs PostalPinCode

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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BVG transport.rest vs PostalPinCode: common questions

Which is more reliable, BVG transport.rest or PostalPinCode?

On our scheduled checks, PostalPinCode leads on measured uptime — BVG transport.rest at —% versus PostalPinCode 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 BVG transport.rest and PostalPinCode need an API key?

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

Can I call BVG transport.rest and PostalPinCode from the browser?

Yes — both BVG transport.rest and PostalPinCode 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 BVG transport.rest and PostalPinCode free for commercial use?

BVG transport.rest has unclear commercial terms, and PostalPinCode 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.