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IBGE vs VA Facilities

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

APIIBGEHEALTHY80VA FacilitiesHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms13531386
P95 · ms34313391
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IBGE vs VA Facilities: common questions

Which is more reliable, IBGE or VA Facilities?

Both are neck-and-neck — IBGE and VA Facilities each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, IBGE or VA Facilities?

IBGE has the lower median latency in our checks — IBGE responds in 1353 ms versus VA Facilities at 1386 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 VA Facilities need an API key?

IBGE needs no key, while VA Facilities requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IBGE first.

Can I call IBGE and VA Facilities from the browser?

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

Are IBGE and VA Facilities free for commercial use?

IBGE has unclear commercial terms, and VA Facilities 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.