GeoApi vs ISO 3166-2 API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%100%
Uptime · 30d95.0%100%
P50 · ms10161056
P95 · ms28622865
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseLicence Ouverte (Etalab; INSEE/IGN data)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GeoApi vs ISO 3166-2 API: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoApi or ISO 3166-2 API?

On our scheduled checks, ISO 3166-2 API leads on measured uptime — GeoApi at 97.1% versus ISO 3166-2 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, GeoApi or ISO 3166-2 API?

GeoApi has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoApi responds in 1016 ms versus ISO 3166-2 API at 1056 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 GeoApi and ISO 3166-2 API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GeoApi is callable with no signup, and ISO 3166-2 API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call GeoApi and ISO 3166-2 API from the browser?

Yes — both GeoApi and ISO 3166-2 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 GeoApi and ISO 3166-2 API free for commercial use?

GeoApi allows commercial use on its free tier, and ISO 3166-2 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.