Geocode.xyz vs Country.is
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Geocode.xyz vs Country.is: common questions
Which is more reliable, Geocode.xyz or Country.is?
On our scheduled checks, Country.is leads on measured uptime — Geocode.xyz at —% versus Country.is at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Geocode.xyz and Country.is need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Geocode.xyz is callable with no signup, and Country.is is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Geocode.xyz and Country.is from the browser?
Yes — both Geocode.xyz and Country.is 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 Geocode.xyz and Country.is free for commercial use?
Geocode.xyz has unclear commercial terms, and Country.is 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.