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Geocode.xyz vs IP Data API

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

APIGeocode.xyzNEW—IP Data APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Geocode.xyz vs IP Data API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geocode.xyz or IP Data API?

On our scheduled checks, IP Data API leads on measured uptime — Geocode.xyz at —% versus IP Data API 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 Geocode.xyz and IP Data API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Geocode.xyz is callable with no signup, and IP Data API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Geocode.xyz and IP Data API from the browser?

Yes — both Geocode.xyz and IP Data API 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 Geocode.xyz and IP Data API free for commercial use?

Geocode.xyz has unclear commercial terms, and IP Data API 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.