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BdAPIs vs IP2Location

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

APIBdAPIsNEW—IP2LocationREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limit100 req/window · 98 remaining · resets 324Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BdAPIs vs IP2Location: common questions

Which is more reliable, BdAPIs or IP2Location?

On our scheduled checks, IP2Location leads on measured uptime — BdAPIs 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 BdAPIs and IP2Location need an API key?

BdAPIs needs no key, while IP2Location requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BdAPIs first.

Can I call BdAPIs and IP2Location from the browser?

Only BdAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IP2Location needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are BdAPIs and IP2Location free for commercial use?

BdAPIs 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.