GeoNet API vs Nationalize.io

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%97.1%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2533448
P95 · ms2808985
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedKeyless usage limited (x-rate-limit-limit: 25 observed); 2,500 names/mo with a free key
Rate limitUnpublishedKeyless cap 25 per x-rate-limit-limit header; remaining/reset exposed in response headers
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GeoNet API vs Nationalize.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoNet API or Nationalize.io?

On our scheduled checks, GeoNet API leads on measured uptime — GeoNet API at 100% versus Nationalize.io at 97.1% 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, GeoNet API or Nationalize.io?

Nationalize.io has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoNet API responds in 2533 ms versus Nationalize.io at 448 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 Nationalize.io need an API key?

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

Can I call GeoNet API and Nationalize.io from the browser?

Yes — both GeoNet API and Nationalize.io send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are GeoNet API and Nationalize.io free for commercial use?

GeoNet API has unclear commercial terms, and Nationalize.io 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.