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openrouteservice.org vs PostalCodes

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

APIopenrouteservice.orgHEALTHY69PostalCodesHEALTHY84
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d96.1%99.02%
Uptime · 30d93.3%98.3%
P50 · ms5311030
P95 · ms44462594
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 2026-07-08T16:35:00.355819ZUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

openrouteservice.org vs PostalCodes: common questions

Which is more reliable, openrouteservice.org or PostalCodes?

On our scheduled checks, PostalCodes leads on measured uptime — openrouteservice.org at 96.1% versus PostalCodes at 99.02% 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, openrouteservice.org or PostalCodes?

openrouteservice.org has the lower median latency in our checks — openrouteservice.org responds in 531 ms versus PostalCodes at 1030 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 openrouteservice.org and PostalCodes need an API key?

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

Can I call openrouteservice.org and PostalCodes from the browser?

Only openrouteservice.org is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PostalCodes needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are openrouteservice.org and PostalCodes free for commercial use?

openrouteservice.org has unclear commercial terms, and PostalCodes 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.