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Colombia Public API vs OpenPLZ API

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

APIColombia Public APIHEALTHY89OpenPLZ APIHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms840561
P95 · ms3006903
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Colombia Public API vs OpenPLZ API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Colombia Public API or OpenPLZ API?

On our scheduled checks, Colombia Public API leads on measured uptime — Colombia Public API at 100% versus OpenPLZ API at 99.02% 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 OpenPLZ API?

OpenPLZ API has the lower median latency in our checks — Colombia Public API responds in 840 ms versus OpenPLZ API at 561 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 OpenPLZ API need an API key?

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

Can I call Colombia Public API and OpenPLZ API from the browser?

Yes — both Colombia Public API and OpenPLZ 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 Colombia Public API and OpenPLZ API free for commercial use?

Colombia Public API has unclear commercial terms, and OpenPLZ 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.