GeoApi vs Rwanda Locations

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%100%
Uptime · 30d95.0%100%
P50 · ms1016195
P95 · ms28623373
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
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 Rwanda Locations: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoApi or Rwanda Locations?

On our scheduled checks, Rwanda Locations leads on measured uptime — GeoApi at 97.1% versus Rwanda Locations 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 Rwanda Locations?

Rwanda Locations has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoApi responds in 1016 ms versus Rwanda Locations at 195 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 Rwanda Locations need an API key?

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

Can I call GeoApi and Rwanda Locations from the browser?

Only GeoApi is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Rwanda Locations needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are GeoApi and Rwanda Locations free for commercial use?

GeoApi allows commercial use on its free tier, and Rwanda Locations 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.