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InfraNode Open Data API vs PostalCodes

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

APIInfraNode Open Data APIHEALTHY93PostalCodesHEALTHY84
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms2631030
P95 · ms4982594
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783517525.6504178Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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InfraNode Open Data API vs PostalCodes: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, InfraNode Open Data API leads on measured uptime — InfraNode Open Data API at 100% versus PostalCodes 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, InfraNode Open Data API or PostalCodes?

InfraNode Open Data API has the lower median latency in our checks — InfraNode Open Data API responds in 263 ms versus PostalCodes at 1030 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 PostalCodes need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — InfraNode Open Data API is callable with no signup, and PostalCodes is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

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

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

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

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