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GitHub Contribution Chart Generator vs IP Geolocation API

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

APIGitHub Contribution Chart GeneratorHEALTHY68IP Geolocation APIHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d79.4%94.1%
Uptime · 30d85.0%90.0%
P50 · ms4374257
P95 · ms4992654
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (derived from public GitHub profile data)Unverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GitHub Contribution Chart Generator vs IP Geolocation API: common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub Contribution Chart Generator or IP Geolocation API?

On our scheduled checks, IP Geolocation API leads on measured uptime — GitHub Contribution Chart Generator at 79.4% versus IP Geolocation API 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, GitHub Contribution Chart Generator or IP Geolocation API?

IP Geolocation API has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub Contribution Chart Generator responds in 4374 ms versus IP Geolocation API at 257 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 GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and IP Geolocation API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GitHub Contribution Chart Generator is callable with no signup, and IP Geolocation API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and IP Geolocation API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and IP Geolocation API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and IP Geolocation API free for commercial use?

GitHub Contribution Chart Generator has unclear commercial terms, and IP Geolocation 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.