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Loket.nl API vs positionstack

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

APILoket.nl APIHEALTHY95positionstackHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms361455
P95 · ms10393328
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Loket.nl API vs positionstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, Loket.nl API or positionstack?

Both are neck-and-neck — Loket.nl API 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, Loket.nl API or positionstack?

Loket.nl API has the lower median latency in our checks — Loket.nl API responds in 361 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 Loket.nl API and positionstack need an API key?

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

Can I call Loket.nl API and positionstack from the browser?

Only Loket.nl API 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 Loket.nl API and positionstack free for commercial use?

Loket.nl API 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.