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Geocoder REST API vs What The Commit

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

APIGeocoder REST APINEW—What The CommitNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesno
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 What The Commit: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geocoder REST API or What The Commit?

On our scheduled checks, What The Commit leads on measured uptime — Geocoder REST API at —% versus What The Commit 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 Geocoder REST API and What The Commit need an API key?

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

Can I call Geocoder REST API and What The Commit from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Geocoder REST API and What The Commit 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 What The Commit free for commercial use?

Geocoder REST API has unclear commercial terms, and What The Commit 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.