ip.app vs PostcodeData.nl
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ip.app vs PostcodeData.nl: common questions
Which is more reliable, ip.app or PostcodeData.nl?
Both are neck-and-neck — ip.app and PostcodeData.nl 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, ip.app or PostcodeData.nl?
ip.app has the lower median latency in our checks — ip.app responds in 76 ms versus PostcodeData.nl at 692 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 ip.app and PostcodeData.nl need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ip.app is callable with no signup, and PostcodeData.nl is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ip.app and PostcodeData.nl from the browser?
Only ip.app is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PostcodeData.nl needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ip.app and PostcodeData.nl free for commercial use?
ip.app has unclear commercial terms, and PostcodeData.nl 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.