Pinball Map vs ViaCep

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
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
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Pinball Map vs ViaCep: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pinball Map or ViaCep?

On our scheduled checks, ViaCep leads on measured uptime — Pinball Map at —% versus ViaCep 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 ViaCep need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Pinball Map is callable with no signup, and ViaCep is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Pinball Map and ViaCep from the browser?

Yes — both Pinball Map and ViaCep 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 Pinball Map and ViaCep free for commercial use?

Pinball Map has unclear commercial terms, and ViaCep 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.