Colombia Public API vs PostalCodes
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Colombia Public API vs PostalCodes: common questions
Which is more reliable, Colombia Public API or PostalCodes?
On our scheduled checks, Colombia Public API leads on measured uptime — Colombia Public API at 100% versus PostalCodes at 99.04% 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 PostalCodes?
Colombia Public API has the lower median latency in our checks — Colombia Public API responds in 816 ms versus PostalCodes at 1028 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 PostalCodes need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Colombia Public API is callable with no signup, and PostalCodes is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Colombia Public API and PostalCodes from the browser?
Only Colombia Public API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PostalCodes needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Colombia Public API and PostalCodes free for commercial use?
Colombia Public API has unclear commercial terms, and PostalCodes 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.