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