ELI vs IPLocate
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs IPLocate: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or IPLocate?
On our scheduled checks, IPLocate leads on measured uptime — ELI at 99.02% versus IPLocate at 100% 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 IPLocate?
IPLocate has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 548 ms versus IPLocate at 21 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 IPLocate need an API key?
IPLocate needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPLocate first.
Can I call ELI and IPLocate from the browser?
Yes — both ELI and IPLocate 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 IPLocate free for commercial use?
ELI has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate 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.