GeoNet API vs What The Commit
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GeoNet API vs What The Commit: common questions
Which is more reliable, GeoNet API or What The Commit?
On our scheduled checks, GeoNet API leads on measured uptime — GeoNet API at 100% versus What The Commit at 99.02% 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 What The Commit?
What The Commit has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoNet API responds in 2533 ms versus What The Commit at 1312 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 What The Commit need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — GeoNet API is callable with no signup, and What The Commit is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call GeoNet API and What The Commit from the browser?
Only GeoNet API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. What The Commit needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are GeoNet API and What The Commit free for commercial use?
GeoNet API has unclear commercial terms, and What The Commit 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.