openrouteservice.org vs Postali
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
openrouteservice.org vs Postali: common questions
Which is more reliable, openrouteservice.org or Postali?
On our scheduled checks, Postali leads on measured uptime — openrouteservice.org at 96.1% versus Postali at 100% 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 Postali?
Postali has the lower median latency in our checks — openrouteservice.org responds in 531 ms versus Postali at 69 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 Postali need an API key?
Postali needs no key, while openrouteservice.org requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Postali first.
Can I call openrouteservice.org and Postali from the browser?
Yes — both openrouteservice.org and Postali 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 openrouteservice.org and Postali free for commercial use?
openrouteservice.org has unclear commercial terms, and Postali 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.