ISO 3166 Updates API vs LatLng
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ISO 3166 Updates API vs LatLng: common questions
Which is more reliable, ISO 3166 Updates API or LatLng?
On our scheduled checks, ISO 3166 Updates API leads on measured uptime — ISO 3166 Updates API at 100% versus LatLng at 59.4% 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, ISO 3166 Updates API or LatLng?
LatLng has the lower median latency in our checks — ISO 3166 Updates API responds in 1259 ms versus LatLng at 617 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 ISO 3166 Updates API and LatLng need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ISO 3166 Updates API is callable with no signup, and LatLng is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ISO 3166 Updates API and LatLng from the browser?
Yes — both ISO 3166 Updates API and LatLng 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 ISO 3166 Updates API and LatLng free for commercial use?
ISO 3166 Updates API has unclear commercial terms, and LatLng 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.