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Geocodify.com vs PostalCodes

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

APIGeocodify.comREACHABLE99PostalCodesHEALTHY84
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms6151030
P95 · ms24092594
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
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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Geocodify.com vs PostalCodes: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geocodify.com or PostalCodes?

Both are neck-and-neck — Geocodify.com and PostalCodes each measure 99.02% 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, Geocodify.com or PostalCodes?

Geocodify.com has the lower median latency in our checks — Geocodify.com responds in 615 ms versus PostalCodes at 1030 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 Geocodify.com and PostalCodes need an API key?

PostalCodes needs no key, while Geocodify.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PostalCodes first.

Can I call Geocodify.com and PostalCodes from the browser?

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

Are Geocodify.com and PostalCodes free for commercial use?

Geocodify.com has unclear commercial terms, and PostalCodes 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.