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LatLng vs positionstack

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

APILatLngHEALTHY89positionstackHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms855455
P95 · ms21713328
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LatLng vs positionstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, LatLng or positionstack?

Both are neck-and-neck — LatLng 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, LatLng or positionstack?

positionstack has the lower median latency in our checks — LatLng responds in 855 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 LatLng and positionstack need an API key?

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

Can I call LatLng and positionstack from the browser?

Only LatLng 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 LatLng and positionstack free for commercial use?

LatLng 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.