GeoApi vs Ziptastic

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%100%
Uptime · 30d95.0%100%
P50 · ms1016366
P95 · ms28622018
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
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GeoApi vs Ziptastic: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoApi or Ziptastic?

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

Ziptastic has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoApi responds in 1016 ms versus Ziptastic at 366 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 Ziptastic need an API key?

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

Can I call GeoApi and Ziptastic from the browser?

Yes — both GeoApi and Ziptastic 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 Ziptastic free for commercial use?

GeoApi allows commercial use on its free tier, and Ziptastic 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.