Dev.to vs GeoNet API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms3282533
P95 · ms10682808
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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Dev.to vs GeoNet API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Dev.to or GeoNet API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Dev.to and GeoNet API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Dev.to or GeoNet API?

Dev.to has the lower median latency in our checks — Dev.to responds in 328 ms versus GeoNet API at 2533 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 Dev.to and GeoNet API need an API key?

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

Can I call Dev.to and GeoNet API from the browser?

Yes — both Dev.to and GeoNet 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 Dev.to and GeoNet API free for commercial use?

Dev.to has unclear commercial terms, and GeoNet 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.