Pinball Map vs PostcodeData.nl
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Pinball Map vs PostcodeData.nl: common questions
Which is more reliable, Pinball Map or PostcodeData.nl?
On our scheduled checks, PostcodeData.nl leads on measured uptime — Pinball Map at 52.0% versus PostcodeData.nl 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, Pinball Map or PostcodeData.nl?
Pinball Map has the lower median latency in our checks — Pinball Map responds in 540 ms versus PostcodeData.nl at 692 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 PostcodeData.nl need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Pinball Map is callable with no signup, and PostcodeData.nl is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Pinball Map and PostcodeData.nl from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Pinball Map and PostcodeData.nl 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 PostcodeData.nl free for commercial use?
Pinball Map has unclear commercial terms, and PostcodeData.nl 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.