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Geocoder REST API vs IPinfo

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

APIGeocoder REST APIHEALTHY90IPinfoHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%94.1%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms739200
P95 · ms1302473
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredKeyless /json works with limits; free token recommended (IPinfo Lite offers higher/unlimited access with a token)
Rate limitUnpublishedKeyless/unauthenticated access is rate-limited; numeric caps not stated on the developers page
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Geocoder REST API vs IPinfo: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geocoder REST API or IPinfo?

On our scheduled checks, Geocoder REST API leads on measured uptime — Geocoder REST API at 100% versus IPinfo at 94.1% 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, Geocoder REST API or IPinfo?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — Geocoder REST API responds in 739 ms versus IPinfo at 200 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 Geocoder REST API and IPinfo need an API key?

IPinfo needs no key, while Geocoder REST API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPinfo first.

Can I call Geocoder REST API and IPinfo from the browser?

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

Are Geocoder REST API and IPinfo free for commercial use?

Geocoder REST API has unclear commercial terms, and IPinfo 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.