PostalPinCode vs REFUGE Restrooms
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PostalPinCode vs REFUGE Restrooms: common questions
Which is more reliable, PostalPinCode or REFUGE Restrooms?
On our scheduled checks, PostalPinCode leads on measured uptime — PostalPinCode at 98.0% versus REFUGE Restrooms at 96.1% 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, PostalPinCode or REFUGE Restrooms?
PostalPinCode has the lower median latency in our checks — PostalPinCode responds in 912 ms versus REFUGE Restrooms at 1787 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 PostalPinCode and REFUGE Restrooms need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PostalPinCode is callable with no signup, and REFUGE Restrooms is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PostalPinCode and REFUGE Restrooms from the browser?
Yes — both PostalPinCode and REFUGE Restrooms 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 PostalPinCode and REFUGE Restrooms free for commercial use?
PostalPinCode has unclear commercial terms, and REFUGE Restrooms 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.