Cartes.io vs IP2Proxy

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (open-source project; user-generated maps)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API key for public readFree tier — API key required
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cartes.io vs IP2Proxy: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cartes.io or IP2Proxy?

On our scheduled checks, IP2Proxy leads on measured uptime — Cartes.io at —% versus IP2Proxy 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 Cartes.io and IP2Proxy need an API key?

Cartes.io needs no key, while IP2Proxy requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Cartes.io first.

Can I call Cartes.io and IP2Proxy from the browser?

Only Cartes.io is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IP2Proxy needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Cartes.io and IP2Proxy free for commercial use?

Cartes.io has unclear commercial terms, and IP2Proxy 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.