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Geocodify.com vs ipapi.co

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

APIGeocodify.comREACHABLE99ipapi.coDYING35
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%1.0%
Uptime · 30d100%1.7%
P50 · ms615440
P95 · ms2409440
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — quota not published; returns 429 when exceeded
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (429 Quota exceeded)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Geocodify.com vs ipapi.co: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geocodify.com or ipapi.co?

On our scheduled checks, Geocodify.com leads on measured uptime — Geocodify.com at 99.02% versus ipapi.co at 1.0% 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, Geocodify.com or ipapi.co?

ipapi.co has the lower median latency in our checks — Geocodify.com responds in 615 ms versus ipapi.co at 440 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 Geocodify.com and ipapi.co need an API key?

ipapi.co needs no key, while Geocodify.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ipapi.co first.

Can I call Geocodify.com and ipapi.co from the browser?

Yes — both Geocodify.com and ipapi.co 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 Geocodify.com and ipapi.co free for commercial use?

Geocodify.com has unclear commercial terms, and ipapi.co 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.