FakeStoreAPI vs IPLocate.io
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
FakeStoreAPI vs IPLocate.io: common questions
Which is more reliable, FakeStoreAPI or IPLocate.io?
On our scheduled checks, FakeStoreAPI leads on measured uptime — FakeStoreAPI at 100% 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, FakeStoreAPI or IPLocate.io?
IPLocate.io has the lower median latency in our checks — FakeStoreAPI responds in 369 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 FakeStoreAPI and IPLocate.io need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — FakeStoreAPI 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 FakeStoreAPI and IPLocate.io from the browser?
Yes — both FakeStoreAPI and IPLocate.io 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 FakeStoreAPI and IPLocate.io free for commercial use?
FakeStoreAPI 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.