BdAPIs vs FreeGeoIP
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BdAPIs vs FreeGeoIP: common questions
Which is more reliable, BdAPIs or FreeGeoIP?
On our scheduled checks, BdAPIs leads on measured uptime — BdAPIs at 100% versus FreeGeoIP at 96.1% 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, BdAPIs or FreeGeoIP?
FreeGeoIP has the lower median latency in our checks — BdAPIs responds in 817 ms versus FreeGeoIP at 242 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 BdAPIs and FreeGeoIP need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BdAPIs is callable with no signup, and FreeGeoIP is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BdAPIs and FreeGeoIP from the browser?
Yes — both BdAPIs and FreeGeoIP 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 BdAPIs and FreeGeoIP free for commercial use?
BdAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and FreeGeoIP 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.