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FakerAPI vs IPLocate.io

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

APIFakerAPIDEAD0IPLocate.ioHEALTHY85
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d1.0%71.6%
Uptime · 30d0.0%90.0%
P50 · ms86056
P95 · ms860196
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining50 req/window · 49 remaining · resets 1783555200
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakerAPI vs IPLocate.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or IPLocate.io?

On our scheduled checks, IPLocate.io leads on measured uptime — FakerAPI at 1.0% versus IPLocate.io at 71.6% 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, FakerAPI or IPLocate.io?

IPLocate.io has the lower median latency in our checks — FakerAPI responds in 860 ms versus IPLocate.io at 56 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 FakerAPI and IPLocate.io need an API key?

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

Can I call FakerAPI and IPLocate.io from the browser?

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

Are FakerAPI and IPLocate.io free for commercial use?

FakerAPI has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate.io 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.