LatLng vs Zippopotam.us
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
LatLng vs Zippopotam.us: common questions
Which is more reliable, LatLng or Zippopotam.us?
On our scheduled checks, Zippopotam.us leads on measured uptime — LatLng at —% versus Zippopotam.us at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do LatLng and Zippopotam.us need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — LatLng is callable with no signup, and Zippopotam.us is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call LatLng and Zippopotam.us from the browser?
Yes — both LatLng and Zippopotam.us 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 LatLng and Zippopotam.us free for commercial use?
LatLng has unclear commercial terms, and Zippopotam.us 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.