Pinball Map vs PostalCodes
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Pinball Map vs PostalCodes: common questions
Which is more reliable, Pinball Map or PostalCodes?
On our scheduled checks, PostalCodes leads on measured uptime — Pinball Map at 52.0% 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, Pinball Map or PostalCodes?
Pinball Map has the lower median latency in our checks — Pinball Map responds in 540 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 Pinball Map and PostalCodes need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Pinball Map is callable with no signup, and PostalCodes is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Pinball Map and PostalCodes from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Pinball Map and PostalCodes from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Pinball Map and PostalCodes free for commercial use?
Pinball Map 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.