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Apify vs IPDetails.io API

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

APIApifyHEALTHY96IPDetails.io APIHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms381515
P95 · ms7651072
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Apify vs IPDetails.io API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Apify or IPDetails.io API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Apify and IPDetails.io API 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, Apify or IPDetails.io API?

Apify has the lower median latency in our checks — Apify responds in 381 ms versus IPDetails.io API at 515 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 Apify and IPDetails.io API need an API key?

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

Can I call Apify and IPDetails.io API from the browser?

Only IPDetails.io API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Apify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Apify and IPDetails.io API free for commercial use?

Apify has unclear commercial terms, and IPDetails.io API 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.