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adresse.data.gouv.fr vs IP2Location

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

APIadresse.data.gouv.frHEALTHY88IP2LocationREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms853131
P95 · ms2310677
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseLicence Ouverte / ODbL (Base Adresse Nationale)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limit50 requests/second per IP (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

adresse.data.gouv.fr vs IP2Location: common questions

Which is more reliable, adresse.data.gouv.fr or IP2Location?

Both are neck-and-neck — adresse.data.gouv.fr and IP2Location each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, adresse.data.gouv.fr or IP2Location?

IP2Location has the lower median latency in our checks — adresse.data.gouv.fr responds in 853 ms versus IP2Location at 131 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 adresse.data.gouv.fr and IP2Location need an API key?

adresse.data.gouv.fr needs no key, while IP2Location requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for adresse.data.gouv.fr first.

Can I call adresse.data.gouv.fr and IP2Location from the browser?

Only adresse.data.gouv.fr is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IP2Location needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are adresse.data.gouv.fr and IP2Location free for commercial use?

adresse.data.gouv.fr allows commercial use on its free tier, and IP2Location 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.