ELI vs Geocoder REST API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs Geocoder REST API: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or Geocoder REST API?
On our scheduled checks, Geocoder REST API leads on measured uptime — ELI at 99.02% 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, ELI or Geocoder REST API?
ELI has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 591 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 ELI and Geocoder REST API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ELI 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 ELI and Geocoder REST API from the browser?
Only ELI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Geocoder REST API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ELI and Geocoder REST API free for commercial use?
ELI 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.