Geocode.xyz vs VA Facilities
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Geocode.xyz vs VA Facilities: common questions
Which is more reliable, Geocode.xyz or VA Facilities?
Both are neck-and-neck — Geocode.xyz and VA Facilities each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Geocode.xyz or VA Facilities?
Geocode.xyz has the lower median latency in our checks — Geocode.xyz responds in 386 ms versus VA Facilities at 1386 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 Geocode.xyz and VA Facilities need an API key?
Geocode.xyz needs no key, while VA Facilities requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Geocode.xyz first.
Can I call Geocode.xyz and VA Facilities from the browser?
Only Geocode.xyz is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. VA Facilities needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Geocode.xyz and VA Facilities free for commercial use?
Geocode.xyz has unclear commercial terms, and VA Facilities 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.