bng2latlong vs IPWhois
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
bng2latlong vs IPWhois: common questions
Which is more reliable, bng2latlong or IPWhois?
On our scheduled checks, IPWhois leads on measured uptime — bng2latlong at 95.1% versus IPWhois at 100% 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, bng2latlong or IPWhois?
IPWhois has the lower median latency in our checks — bng2latlong responds in 524 ms versus IPWhois at 23 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 bng2latlong and IPWhois need an API key?
bng2latlong needs no key, while IPWhois requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for bng2latlong first.
Can I call bng2latlong and IPWhois from the browser?
Only bng2latlong is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IPWhois needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are bng2latlong and IPWhois free for commercial use?
bng2latlong has unclear commercial terms, and IPWhois 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.