Rwanda Locations vs ViaCep
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Rwanda Locations vs ViaCep: common questions
Which is more reliable, Rwanda Locations or ViaCep?
On our scheduled checks, Rwanda Locations leads on measured uptime — Rwanda Locations at 100% 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, Rwanda Locations or ViaCep?
Rwanda Locations has the lower median latency in our checks — Rwanda Locations responds in 195 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 Rwanda Locations and ViaCep need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Rwanda Locations 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 Rwanda Locations and ViaCep from the browser?
Only ViaCep is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Rwanda Locations needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Rwanda Locations and ViaCep free for commercial use?
Rwanda Locations 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.