GeoNet API vs Setup Gear Guide API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GeoNet API vs Setup Gear Guide API: common questions
Which is more reliable, GeoNet API or Setup Gear Guide API?
On our scheduled checks, Setup Gear Guide API leads on measured uptime — GeoNet API at —% versus Setup Gear Guide API 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 GeoNet API and Setup Gear Guide API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — GeoNet API is callable with no signup, and Setup Gear Guide API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call GeoNet API and Setup Gear Guide API from the browser?
Only GeoNet API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Setup Gear Guide API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are GeoNet API and Setup Gear Guide API free for commercial use?
GeoNet API has unclear commercial terms, and Setup Gear Guide API 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.