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FreeIPAPI vs Pinball Map

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

APIFreeIPAPINEW—Pinball MapNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedAttribution requested; license unspecified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedNo hard limit; heavy/bulk use may be blocked
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FreeIPAPI vs Pinball Map: common questions

Which is more reliable, FreeIPAPI or Pinball Map?

On our scheduled checks, Pinball Map leads on measured uptime — FreeIPAPI at —% versus Pinball Map 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 FreeIPAPI and Pinball Map need an API key?

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

Can I call FreeIPAPI and Pinball Map from the browser?

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

Are FreeIPAPI and Pinball Map free for commercial use?

FreeIPAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Pinball Map 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.