Colombia Public API vs GeoJS
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Colombia Public API vs GeoJS: common questions
Which is more reliable, Colombia Public API or GeoJS?
On our scheduled checks, Colombia Public API leads on measured uptime — Colombia Public API at 100% versus GeoJS at 98.9% 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, Colombia Public API or GeoJS?
GeoJS has the lower median latency in our checks — Colombia Public API responds in 543 ms versus GeoJS at 62 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 Colombia Public API and GeoJS need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Colombia Public API is callable with no signup, and GeoJS is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Colombia Public API and GeoJS from the browser?
Yes — both Colombia Public API and GeoJS 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 Colombia Public API and GeoJS free for commercial use?
Colombia Public API has unclear commercial terms, and GeoJS 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.