PostalPinCode vs Transport for Belgium
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PostalPinCode vs Transport for Belgium: common questions
Which is more reliable, PostalPinCode or Transport for Belgium?
On our scheduled checks, PostalPinCode leads on measured uptime — PostalPinCode at 98.0% versus Transport for Belgium at 94.1% 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 Transport for Belgium?
Transport for Belgium has the lower median latency in our checks — PostalPinCode responds in 912 ms versus Transport for Belgium at 567 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 Transport for Belgium need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PostalPinCode is callable with no signup, and Transport for Belgium is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PostalPinCode and Transport for Belgium from the browser?
Yes — both PostalPinCode and Transport for Belgium 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 Transport for Belgium free for commercial use?
PostalPinCode has unclear commercial terms, and Transport for Belgium 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.