APIClaw vs IPinfo

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%80.0%
Uptime · 30d100%85.0%
P50 · ms661206
P95 · ms7001333
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierKeyless /json works with limits; free token recommended (IPinfo Lite offers higher/unlimited access with a token)
Rate limitKeyless/unauthenticated access is rate-limited; numeric caps not stated on the developers page
In directory since2026-10-302026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

APIClaw vs IPinfo: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIClaw or IPinfo?

On our scheduled checks, APIClaw leads on measured uptime — APIClaw at 100% versus IPinfo at 80.0% 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, APIClaw or IPinfo?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — APIClaw responds in 661 ms versus IPinfo at 206 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 IPinfo need an API key?

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

Can I call APIClaw and IPinfo from the browser?

Yes — both APIClaw and IPinfo 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 IPinfo free for commercial use?

APIClaw has unclear commercial terms, and IPinfo 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.