BdAPIs vs ipapi.co
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BdAPIs vs ipapi.co: common questions
Which is more reliable, BdAPIs or ipapi.co?
On our scheduled checks, BdAPIs leads on measured uptime — BdAPIs at 100% versus ipapi.co at 1.0% 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 ipapi.co?
ipapi.co has the lower median latency in our checks — BdAPIs responds in 817 ms versus ipapi.co at 440 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 ipapi.co need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BdAPIs is callable with no signup, and ipapi.co is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BdAPIs and ipapi.co from the browser?
Yes — both BdAPIs and ipapi.co 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 ipapi.co free for commercial use?
BdAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and ipapi.co 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.