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DownStatus vs IPinfo

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

APIDownStatusDYING73IPinfoHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d60.8%94.1%
Uptime · 30d33.3%90.0%
P50 · ms589200
P95 · ms1295473
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API key (per docs)Keyless /json works with limits; free token recommended (IPinfo Lite offers higher/unlimited access with a token)
Rate limitUnpublishedKeyless/unauthenticated access is rate-limited; numeric caps not stated on the developers page
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DownStatus vs IPinfo: common questions

Which is more reliable, DownStatus or IPinfo?

On our scheduled checks, IPinfo leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus IPinfo at 94.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, DownStatus or IPinfo?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus IPinfo at 200 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 DownStatus and IPinfo need an API key?

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

Can I call DownStatus and IPinfo from the browser?

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

Are DownStatus and IPinfo free for commercial use?

DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and IPinfo 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.