Loket.nl API vs Pinball Map
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Loket.nl API vs Pinball Map: common questions
Which is more reliable, Loket.nl API or Pinball Map?
On our scheduled checks, Pinball Map leads on measured uptime — Loket.nl API at —% versus Pinball Map 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 Loket.nl API and Pinball Map need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Loket.nl API is callable with no signup, and Pinball Map is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Loket.nl API and Pinball Map from the browser?
Yes — both Loket.nl API and Pinball Map 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 Loket.nl API and Pinball Map free for commercial use?
Loket.nl API has unclear commercial terms, and Pinball Map 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.