APIClaw vs IPGeolocation
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIClaw vs IPGeolocation: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIClaw or IPGeolocation?
On our scheduled checks, APIClaw leads on measured uptime — APIClaw at 100% versus IPGeolocation at 99.44% 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, APIClaw or IPGeolocation?
IPGeolocation has the lower median latency in our checks — APIClaw responds in 661 ms versus IPGeolocation at 265 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 APIClaw and IPGeolocation need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — APIClaw uses an API key and IPGeolocation uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call APIClaw and IPGeolocation from the browser?
Yes — both APIClaw and IPGeolocation 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 APIClaw and IPGeolocation free for commercial use?
APIClaw has unclear commercial terms, and IPGeolocation 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.