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Gladia vs IP Geolocation API

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

APIGladiaHEALTHY76IP Geolocation APIHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%94.1%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms1203257
P95 · ms4121654
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Gladia vs IP Geolocation API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gladia or IP Geolocation API?

On our scheduled checks, Gladia leads on measured uptime — Gladia at 100% 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, Gladia or IP Geolocation API?

IP Geolocation API has the lower median latency in our checks — Gladia responds in 1203 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 Gladia and IP Geolocation API need an API key?

IP Geolocation API needs no key, while Gladia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IP Geolocation API first.

Can I call Gladia and IP Geolocation API from the browser?

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

Are Gladia and IP Geolocation API free for commercial use?

Gladia 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.