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Abstract API vs IPLocate

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAbstract APIHEALTHY89IPLocateHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms70021
P95 · ms165682
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Abstract API vs IPLocate: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract API or IPLocate?

On our scheduled checks, IPLocate leads on measured uptime — Abstract API at 99.02% versus IPLocate at 100% 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, Abstract API or IPLocate?

IPLocate has the lower median latency in our checks — Abstract API responds in 700 ms versus IPLocate at 21 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 Abstract API and IPLocate need an API key?

IPLocate needs no key, while Abstract API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPLocate first.

Can I call Abstract API and IPLocate from the browser?

Yes — both Abstract API and IPLocate 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 Abstract API and IPLocate free for commercial use?

Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate 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.