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Colombia Public API vs IP2Location

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

APIColombia Public APIHEALTHY89IP2LocationREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms840131
P95 · ms3006677
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Colombia Public API vs IP2Location: common questions

Which is more reliable, Colombia Public API or IP2Location?

Both are neck-and-neck — Colombia Public API and IP2Location each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Colombia Public API or IP2Location?

IP2Location has the lower median latency in our checks — Colombia Public API responds in 840 ms versus IP2Location at 131 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 Colombia Public API and IP2Location need an API key?

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

Can I call Colombia Public API and IP2Location from the browser?

Only Colombia Public API 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 Colombia Public API and IP2Location free for commercial use?

Colombia Public API 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.