Gcore CDN vs IPGeolocation
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gcore CDN vs IPGeolocation: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or IPGeolocation?
Both are neck-and-neck — Gcore CDN and IPGeolocation each measure 100% 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, Gcore CDN or IPGeolocation?
IPGeolocation has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus IPGeolocation at 259 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 Gcore CDN and IPGeolocation need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Gcore CDN uses an API key and IPGeolocation uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Gcore CDN and IPGeolocation from the browser?
Yes — both Gcore CDN and IPGeolocation 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 Gcore CDN and IPGeolocation free for commercial use?
Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and IPGeolocation 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.