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Pinball Map vs PostalCodes

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

APIPinball MapNEW—PostalCodesNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseAttribution requested; license unspecifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitNo hard limit; heavy/bulk use may be blockedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

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 —% versus PostalCodes 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 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?

Only Pinball Map 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 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.