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Cartes.io vs Colombia Public API

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

APICartes.ioNEW—Colombia Public APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (open-source project; user-generated maps)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API key for public readFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cartes.io vs Colombia Public API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cartes.io or Colombia Public API?

On our scheduled checks, Colombia Public API leads on measured uptime — Cartes.io at —% versus Colombia Public API 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 Cartes.io and Colombia Public API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Cartes.io is callable with no signup, and Colombia Public API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Cartes.io and Colombia Public API from the browser?

Yes — both Cartes.io and Colombia Public API 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 Cartes.io and Colombia Public API free for commercial use?

Cartes.io has unclear commercial terms, and Colombia Public API 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.