GeoApi vs ip.app

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%100%
Uptime · 30d95.0%100%
P50 · ms101676
P95 · ms2862276
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseLicence Ouverte (Etalab; INSEE/IGN data)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GeoApi vs ip.app: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoApi or ip.app?

On our scheduled checks, ip.app leads on measured uptime — GeoApi at 97.1% versus ip.app at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, GeoApi or ip.app?

ip.app has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoApi responds in 1016 ms versus ip.app at 76 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 GeoApi and ip.app need an API key?

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

Can I call GeoApi and ip.app from the browser?

Yes — both GeoApi and ip.app 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 GeoApi and ip.app free for commercial use?

GeoApi allows commercial use on its free tier, and ip.app 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.