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APITube vs IP Geolocation API

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

APIAPITubeNEW—IP Geolocation APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierTrial — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitPlan-dependentUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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APITube vs IP Geolocation API: common questions

Which is more reliable, APITube or IP Geolocation API?

On our scheduled checks, IP Geolocation API leads on measured uptime — APITube at —% versus IP Geolocation API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do APITube and IP Geolocation API need an API key?

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

Can I call APITube and IP Geolocation API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call APITube and IP Geolocation API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are APITube and IP Geolocation API free for commercial use?

APITube has unclear commercial terms, and IP Geolocation 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.