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Geocoder REST API vs IPLocate.io

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

APIGeocoder REST APIHEALTHY90IPLocate.ioHEALTHY85
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%71.6%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms73956
P95 · ms1302196
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished50 req/window · 49 remaining · resets 1783555200
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Geocoder REST API vs IPLocate.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geocoder REST API or IPLocate.io?

On our scheduled checks, Geocoder REST API leads on measured uptime — Geocoder REST API at 100% versus IPLocate.io at 71.6% 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 IPLocate.io?

IPLocate.io has the lower median latency in our checks — Geocoder REST API responds in 739 ms versus IPLocate.io at 56 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 IPLocate.io need an API key?

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

Can I call Geocoder REST API and IPLocate.io from the browser?

Only IPLocate.io 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 IPLocate.io free for commercial use?

Geocoder REST API has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate.io 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.