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InfraNode Open Data API vs positionstack

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

APIInfraNode Open Data APIHEALTHY93positionstackHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms263455
P95 · ms4983328
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783517525.6504178Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

InfraNode Open Data API vs positionstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, InfraNode Open Data API or positionstack?

Both are neck-and-neck — InfraNode Open Data API and positionstack 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, InfraNode Open Data API or positionstack?

InfraNode Open Data API has the lower median latency in our checks — InfraNode Open Data API responds in 263 ms versus positionstack at 455 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 InfraNode Open Data API and positionstack need an API key?

InfraNode Open Data API needs no key, while positionstack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for InfraNode Open Data API first.

Can I call InfraNode Open Data API and positionstack from the browser?

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

Are InfraNode Open Data API and positionstack free for commercial use?

InfraNode Open Data API has unclear commercial terms, and positionstack 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.