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GeoNet API vs ItsThisForThat

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

APIGeoNet APIHEALTHY75ItsThisForThatHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2533242
P95 · ms2808555
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (docs ask you not to hammer it)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GeoNet API vs ItsThisForThat: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoNet API or ItsThisForThat?

Both are neck-and-neck — GeoNet API and ItsThisForThat 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, GeoNet API or ItsThisForThat?

ItsThisForThat has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoNet API responds in 2533 ms versus ItsThisForThat at 242 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 GeoNet API and ItsThisForThat need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GeoNet API is callable with no signup, and ItsThisForThat is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call GeoNet API and ItsThisForThat from the browser?

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

Are GeoNet API and ItsThisForThat free for commercial use?

GeoNet API has unclear commercial terms, and ItsThisForThat 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.