PostalCodes vs Visitor Statistics API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PostalCodes vs Visitor Statistics API: common questions
Which is more reliable, PostalCodes or Visitor Statistics API?
On our scheduled checks, Visitor Statistics API leads on measured uptime — PostalCodes at —% versus Visitor Statistics API 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 PostalCodes and Visitor Statistics API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PostalCodes is callable with no signup, and Visitor Statistics API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PostalCodes and Visitor Statistics API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call PostalCodes and Visitor Statistics API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are PostalCodes and Visitor Statistics API free for commercial use?
PostalCodes has unclear commercial terms, and Visitor Statistics API 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.