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Geocoder REST API vs GeoNet API

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

APIGeocoder REST APIHEALTHY90GeoNet APIHEALTHY75
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms7392533
P95 · ms13022808
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Geocoder REST API vs GeoNet API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geocoder REST API or GeoNet API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Geocoder REST API and GeoNet API 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, Geocoder REST API or GeoNet API?

Geocoder REST API has the lower median latency in our checks — Geocoder REST API responds in 739 ms versus GeoNet API at 2533 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 Geocoder REST API and GeoNet API need an API key?

GeoNet API needs no key, while Geocoder REST API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for GeoNet API first.

Can I call Geocoder REST API and GeoNet API from the browser?

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

Are Geocoder REST API and GeoNet API free for commercial use?

Geocoder REST API has unclear commercial terms, and GeoNet API 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.