DownStatus vs Geocoder REST API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs Geocoder REST API: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Geocoder REST API?
On our scheduled checks, Geocoder REST API leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus Geocoder REST API at 100% 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, DownStatus or Geocoder REST API?
DownStatus has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus Geocoder REST API at 739 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 DownStatus and Geocoder REST API need an API key?
DownStatus needs no key, while Geocoder REST API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.
Can I call DownStatus and Geocoder REST API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DownStatus 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 DownStatus and Geocoder REST API free for commercial use?
DownStatus 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.