Arul's IP API vs IBGE
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Arul's IP API vs IBGE: common questions
Which is more reliable, Arul's IP API or IBGE?
On our scheduled checks, Arul's IP API leads on measured uptime — Arul's IP API at 100% versus IBGE at 99.44% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Arul's IP API or IBGE?
Arul's IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — Arul's IP API responds in 181 ms versus IBGE at 892 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 Arul's IP API and IBGE need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Arul's IP API is callable with no signup, and IBGE is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Arul's IP API and IBGE from the browser?
Yes — both Arul's IP API and IBGE 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 IBGE free for commercial use?
Arul's IP API has unclear commercial terms, and IBGE 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.