Pinball Map vs ViaCep
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
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 52.0% versus ViaCep at 98.0% 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 ViaCep?
Pinball Map has the lower median latency in our checks — Pinball Map responds in 540 ms versus ViaCep at 651 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 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?
Only ViaCep is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Pinball Map needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
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.