Fixer API vs IP Geolocation API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fixer API vs IP Geolocation API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fixer API or IP Geolocation API?
On our scheduled checks, IP Geolocation API leads on measured uptime — Fixer API at —% versus IP Geolocation API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Fixer API and IP Geolocation API need an API key?
IP Geolocation API needs no key, while Fixer API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IP Geolocation API first.
Can I call Fixer API and IP Geolocation API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Fixer API and IP Geolocation API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Fixer API and IP Geolocation API free for commercial use?
Fixer API has unclear commercial terms, and IP Geolocation API 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.