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GeoScore vs SearchApi

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

APIGeoScoreNEW—SearchApiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GeoScore vs SearchApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoScore or SearchApi?

On our scheduled checks, SearchApi leads on measured uptime — GeoScore at —% versus SearchApi 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 GeoScore and SearchApi need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — GeoScore uses an API key and SearchApi uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call GeoScore and SearchApi from the browser?

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

Are GeoScore and SearchApi free for commercial use?

GeoScore has unclear commercial terms, and SearchApi 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.