APIs.guru vs IPLocate
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIs.guru vs IPLocate: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or IPLocate?
Both are neck-and-neck — APIs.guru and IPLocate 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 IPLocate?
IPLocate has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 266 ms versus IPLocate at 21 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 IPLocate need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — APIs.guru is callable with no signup, and IPLocate is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call APIs.guru and IPLocate from the browser?
Yes — both APIs.guru and IPLocate 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 IPLocate free for commercial use?
APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate 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.