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FreeIPAPI vs Pinball Map

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

APIFreeIPAPIDEAD0Pinball MapDYING64
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%52.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%18.3%
P50 · ms—540
P95 · ms—1107
Authnonenone
CORSnono
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 0.0% versus Pinball Map at 52.0% 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?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call FreeIPAPI and Pinball Map from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

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.