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positionstack vs GeoJS

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

APIpositionstackNEW—GeoJSNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (no enforced limit stated)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

positionstack vs GeoJS: common questions

Which is more reliable, positionstack or GeoJS?

On our scheduled checks, GeoJS leads on measured uptime — positionstack at —% versus GeoJS 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 positionstack and GeoJS need an API key?

GeoJS needs no key, while positionstack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for GeoJS first.

Can I call positionstack and GeoJS from the browser?

Only GeoJS is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. positionstack needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are positionstack and GeoJS free for commercial use?

positionstack has unclear commercial terms, and GeoJS 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.