GLEIF LEI API vs WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GLEIF LEI API vs WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API: common questions
Which is more reliable, GLEIF LEI API or WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API?
On our scheduled checks, WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API leads on measured uptime — GLEIF LEI API at —% versus WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do GLEIF LEI API and WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API need an API key?
GLEIF LEI API needs no key, while WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for GLEIF LEI API first.
Can I call GLEIF LEI API and WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API from the browser?
Yes — both GLEIF LEI API and WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API 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 GLEIF LEI API and WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API free for commercial use?
GLEIF LEI API has unclear commercial terms, and WhoisXML API 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.