IBGE vs openrouteservice.org
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IBGE vs openrouteservice.org: common questions
Which is more reliable, IBGE or openrouteservice.org?
On our scheduled checks, IBGE leads on measured uptime — IBGE at 100% versus openrouteservice.org at 96.1% 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, IBGE or openrouteservice.org?
openrouteservice.org has the lower median latency in our checks — IBGE responds in 1353 ms versus openrouteservice.org at 531 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 IBGE and openrouteservice.org need an API key?
IBGE needs no key, while openrouteservice.org requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IBGE first.
Can I call IBGE and openrouteservice.org from the browser?
Yes — both IBGE and openrouteservice.org 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 IBGE and openrouteservice.org free for commercial use?
IBGE has unclear commercial terms, and openrouteservice.org 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.