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Arul's IP API vs GeoIP-db

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

APIArul's IP APINEW—GeoIP-dbNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedUnlimited, no key, no credit card
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Arul's IP API vs GeoIP-db: common questions

Which is more reliable, Arul's IP API or GeoIP-db?

On our scheduled checks, GeoIP-db leads on measured uptime — Arul's IP API at —% versus GeoIP-db 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 Arul's IP API and GeoIP-db need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Arul's IP API is callable with no signup, and GeoIP-db is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Arul's IP API and GeoIP-db from the browser?

Yes — both Arul's IP API and GeoIP-db 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 Arul's IP API and GeoIP-db free for commercial use?

Arul's IP API has unclear commercial terms, and GeoIP-db 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.