Administrative Divisions DB vs ipapi.co
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Administrative Divisions DB vs ipapi.co: common questions
Which is more reliable, Administrative Divisions DB or ipapi.co?
On our scheduled checks, Administrative Divisions DB leads on measured uptime — Administrative Divisions DB at 100% versus ipapi.co at 1.0% 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, Administrative Divisions DB or ipapi.co?
Administrative Divisions DB has the lower median latency in our checks — Administrative Divisions DB responds in 40 ms versus ipapi.co at 440 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 Administrative Divisions DB and ipapi.co need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Administrative Divisions DB is callable with no signup, and ipapi.co is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Administrative Divisions DB and ipapi.co from the browser?
Yes — both Administrative Divisions DB and ipapi.co 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 Administrative Divisions DB and ipapi.co free for commercial use?
Administrative Divisions DB has unclear commercial terms, and ipapi.co 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.