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Crawlee vs IPDetails.io API

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

APICrawleeHEALTHY93IPDetails.io APIHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms480515
P95 · ms12931072
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Crawlee vs IPDetails.io API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Crawlee or IPDetails.io API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Crawlee and IPDetails.io API 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, Crawlee or IPDetails.io API?

Crawlee has the lower median latency in our checks — Crawlee responds in 480 ms versus IPDetails.io API at 515 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 Crawlee and IPDetails.io API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Crawlee is callable with no signup, and IPDetails.io API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Crawlee and IPDetails.io API from the browser?

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

Are Crawlee and IPDetails.io API free for commercial use?

Crawlee has unclear commercial terms, and IPDetails.io API 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.