ELI vs IPinfo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs IPinfo: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or IPinfo?
On our scheduled checks, ELI leads on measured uptime — ELI at 99.02% 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, ELI or IPinfo?
IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 591 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 ELI and IPinfo need an API key?
IPinfo needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPinfo first.
Can I call ELI and IPinfo from the browser?
Yes — both ELI and IPinfo 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 ELI and IPinfo free for commercial use?
ELI 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.