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Cutt.ly vs Geocoder REST API

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

APICutt.lyNEW—Geocoder REST APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Cutt.ly vs Geocoder REST API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cutt.ly or Geocoder REST API?

On our scheduled checks, Geocoder REST API leads on measured uptime — Cutt.ly at —% versus Geocoder REST 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 Cutt.ly and Geocoder REST API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Cutt.ly uses an API key and Geocoder REST API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Cutt.ly and Geocoder REST API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Cutt.ly and Geocoder REST API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Cutt.ly and Geocoder REST API free for commercial use?

Cutt.ly has unclear commercial terms, and Geocoder REST 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.