GitHub Project Issues vs IPLocate

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms47821
P95 · ms431082
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
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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GitHub Project Issues vs IPLocate: common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub Project Issues or IPLocate?

On our scheduled checks, IPLocate leads on measured uptime — GitHub Project Issues at 99.02% versus IPLocate at 100% 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 Project Issues or IPLocate?

IPLocate has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub Project Issues responds in 478 ms versus IPLocate at 21 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 Project Issues and IPLocate need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GitHub Project Issues is callable with no signup, and IPLocate is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call GitHub Project Issues and IPLocate from the browser?

Only IPLocate is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. GitHub Project Issues needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are GitHub Project Issues and IPLocate free for commercial use?

GitHub Project Issues has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate 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.