ApogeoAPI vs IP2Location
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ApogeoAPI vs IP2Location: common questions
Which is more reliable, ApogeoAPI or IP2Location?
On our scheduled checks, IP2Location leads on measured uptime — ApogeoAPI at —% versus IP2Location 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 ApogeoAPI and IP2Location need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ApogeoAPI uses an API key and IP2Location uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call ApogeoAPI and IP2Location from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ApogeoAPI and IP2Location from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ApogeoAPI and IP2Location free for commercial use?
ApogeoAPI has unclear commercial terms, and IP2Location 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.