GeoJS vs VA Facilities
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GeoJS vs VA Facilities: common questions
Which is more reliable, GeoJS or VA Facilities?
On our scheduled checks, VA Facilities leads on measured uptime — GeoJS at 98.9% versus VA Facilities at 99.44% 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, GeoJS or VA Facilities?
GeoJS has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoJS responds in 62 ms versus VA Facilities at 876 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 GeoJS and VA Facilities need an API key?
GeoJS needs no key, while VA Facilities requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for GeoJS first.
Can I call GeoJS and VA Facilities from the browser?
Only GeoJS is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. VA Facilities needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are GeoJS and VA Facilities free for commercial use?
GeoJS has unclear commercial terms, and VA Facilities 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.