apilayer pdflayer vs IPinfo

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%94.1%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms422200
P95 · ms1225473
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredKeyless /json works with limits; free token recommended (IPinfo Lite offers higher/unlimited access with a token)
Rate limitUnpublishedKeyless/unauthenticated access is rate-limited; numeric caps not stated on the developers page
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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apilayer pdflayer vs IPinfo: common questions

Which is more reliable, apilayer pdflayer or IPinfo?

On our scheduled checks, apilayer pdflayer leads on measured uptime — apilayer pdflayer at 100% versus IPinfo at 94.1% 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, apilayer pdflayer or IPinfo?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — apilayer pdflayer responds in 422 ms versus IPinfo at 200 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 apilayer pdflayer and IPinfo need an API key?

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

Can I call apilayer pdflayer and IPinfo from the browser?

Yes — both apilayer pdflayer 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 apilayer pdflayer and IPinfo free for commercial use?

apilayer pdflayer 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.