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Postman Echo API vs US Street Address API

Two free Data Validation APIs compared on access, reliability and developer ratings, using data from our daily health checks.

The verdict

  • Choose Postman Echo API if you want to start without an API key.
  • Choose US Street Address API if you want to call it from browser JavaScript, faster responses.

Side by side

Postman Echo APIUS Street Address API
What it doesTest api server to receive and return value from HTTP method.Validate and append data for any US postal address.
ProviderPostmanSmarty
API keyNot neededRequired
HTTPSYesYes
CORS (browser calls)UnknownYes
Status todayOnline · 2932 msOnline · 559 ms
Uptime (30 days)UpUp
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier

About each API

US Street Address logoUS Street Address API

Validate and append data for any US postal address.

Complete documentation of Smarty's US address validation API including URL composition, input and output fields, and status codes.

Strengths

  • Callable from the browser (CORS)
  • HTTPS

Ratings, reviews and FAQ →

How to choose between them

  • Prototyping or a tutorial? Pick the one that needs no API key.
  • Calling from a web page? You need CORS. Otherwise route requests through your own server or a serverless function.
  • Going to production? Favour HTTPS, a strong uptime record and a provider with clear rate limits and terms. Check each API's docs before you commit.
  • Still unsure? Both are free to try: send one request to each and compare the data you get back.

Postman Echo vs US Street Address FAQ

Which needs an API key, Postman Echo API or US Street Address API?

US Street Address API requires an API key; Postman Echo API doesn't, so Postman Echo API is quicker to try.

Which can I call from the browser?

US Street Address API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly. Call the other from a server.

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