Arul's IP API vs Loket.nl API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Arul's IP API vs Loket.nl API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Arul's IP API or Loket.nl API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Arul's IP API and Loket.nl API 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, Arul's IP API or Loket.nl API?
Loket.nl API has the lower median latency in our checks — Arul's IP API responds in 502 ms versus Loket.nl API at 361 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 Loket.nl API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Arul's IP API is callable with no signup, and Loket.nl API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Arul's IP API and Loket.nl API from the browser?
Yes — both Arul's IP API and Loket.nl API 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 Loket.nl API free for commercial use?
Arul's IP API has unclear commercial terms, and Loket.nl 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.