Geocoder REST API vs MY IP
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Geocoder REST API vs MY IP: common questions
Which is more reliable, Geocoder REST API or MY IP?
On our scheduled checks, Geocoder REST API leads on measured uptime — Geocoder REST API at 100% versus MY IP at 82.4% 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, Geocoder REST API or MY IP?
MY IP has the lower median latency in our checks — Geocoder REST API responds in 739 ms versus MY IP at 210 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 MY IP need an API key?
MY IP needs no key, while Geocoder REST API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for MY IP first.
Can I call Geocoder REST API and MY IP from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Geocoder REST API and MY IP from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Geocoder REST API and MY IP free for commercial use?
Geocoder REST API has unclear commercial terms, and MY IP 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.