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DummyJSON vs ip-api.com

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

APIDummyJSONHEALTHY98ip-api.comHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms3233
P95 · ms1113251
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783510243Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DummyJSON vs ip-api.com: common questions

Which is more reliable, DummyJSON or ip-api.com?

Both are neck-and-neck — DummyJSON and ip-api.com each measure 99.02% 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, DummyJSON or ip-api.com?

DummyJSON has the lower median latency in our checks — DummyJSON responds in 32 ms versus ip-api.com at 33 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 DummyJSON and ip-api.com need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DummyJSON is callable with no signup, and ip-api.com is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call DummyJSON and ip-api.com from the browser?

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

Are DummyJSON and ip-api.com free for commercial use?

DummyJSON has unclear commercial terms, and ip-api.com 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.