APIs.guru vs IPGeolocation
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIs.guru vs IPGeolocation: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or IPGeolocation?
Both are neck-and-neck — APIs.guru and IPGeolocation 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, APIs.guru or IPGeolocation?
IPGeolocation has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 266 ms versus IPGeolocation at 259 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 APIs.guru and IPGeolocation need an API key?
APIs.guru needs no key, while IPGeolocation requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for APIs.guru first.
Can I call APIs.guru and IPGeolocation from the browser?
Yes — both APIs.guru 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 APIs.guru and IPGeolocation free for commercial use?
APIs.guru 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.