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Datamuse vs IPDetails.io API

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

APIDatamuseNEW—IPDetails.io APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Datamuse vs IPDetails.io API: common questions

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

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

Neither needs a paid key — Datamuse 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 Datamuse and IPDetails.io API from the browser?

Yes — both Datamuse and IPDetails.io API 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 Datamuse and IPDetails.io API free for commercial use?

Datamuse 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.