Geocoder REST API vs Piloterr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Geocoder REST API vs Piloterr: common questions
Which is more reliable, Geocoder REST API or Piloterr?
Both are neck-and-neck — Geocoder REST API and Piloterr 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 Piloterr?
Piloterr has the lower median latency in our checks — Geocoder REST API responds in 739 ms versus Piloterr at 635 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 Piloterr need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Geocoder REST API uses an API key and Piloterr uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Geocoder REST API and Piloterr from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Geocoder REST API and Piloterr 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 Piloterr free for commercial use?
Geocoder REST API has unclear commercial terms, and Piloterr 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.