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FreeGeoIP vs openrouteservice.org

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

APIFreeGeoIPHEALTHY97openrouteservice.orgHEALTHY69
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d96.1%96.1%
Uptime · 30d100%93.3%
P50 · ms242531
P95 · ms6074446
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublished300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 2026-07-08T16:35:00.355819Z
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FreeGeoIP vs openrouteservice.org: common questions

Which is more reliable, FreeGeoIP or openrouteservice.org?

Both are neck-and-neck — FreeGeoIP and openrouteservice.org each measure 96.1% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, FreeGeoIP or openrouteservice.org?

FreeGeoIP has the lower median latency in our checks — FreeGeoIP responds in 242 ms versus openrouteservice.org at 531 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 FreeGeoIP and openrouteservice.org need an API key?

FreeGeoIP needs no key, while openrouteservice.org requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FreeGeoIP first.

Can I call FreeGeoIP and openrouteservice.org from the browser?

Yes — both FreeGeoIP and openrouteservice.org 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 FreeGeoIP and openrouteservice.org free for commercial use?

FreeGeoIP has unclear commercial terms, and openrouteservice.org 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.