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DocForge vs IPGeolocation

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

APIDocForgeNEW—IPGeolocationREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — 1000 requests/day
Rate limitUnpublished1000 requests/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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DocForge vs IPGeolocation: common questions

Which is more reliable, DocForge or IPGeolocation?

On our scheduled checks, IPGeolocation leads on measured uptime — DocForge at —% versus IPGeolocation 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 DocForge and IPGeolocation need an API key?

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

Can I call DocForge and IPGeolocation from the browser?

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

Are DocForge and IPGeolocation free for commercial use?

DocForge has unclear commercial terms, and IPGeolocation 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.