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Geocode.xyz vs Pinball Map

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

APIGeocode.xyzNEW—Pinball MapNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedAttribution requested; license unspecified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedNo hard limit; heavy/bulk use may be blocked
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Geocode.xyz vs Pinball Map: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geocode.xyz or Pinball Map?

On our scheduled checks, Pinball Map leads on measured uptime — Geocode.xyz at —% versus Pinball Map 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 Pinball Map need an API key?

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

Can I call Geocode.xyz and Pinball Map from the browser?

Yes — both Geocode.xyz and Pinball Map 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 Pinball Map free for commercial use?

Geocode.xyz has unclear commercial terms, and Pinball Map 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.