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GoFile vs IPLocate.io

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

APIGoFileNEW—IPLocate.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished50 req/window · 49 remaining · resets 1783555200
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GoFile vs IPLocate.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, GoFile or IPLocate.io?

On our scheduled checks, IPLocate.io leads on measured uptime — GoFile at —% versus IPLocate.io 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 GoFile and IPLocate.io need an API key?

IPLocate.io needs no key, while GoFile requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPLocate.io first.

Can I call GoFile and IPLocate.io from the browser?

Yes — both GoFile and IPLocate.io 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 GoFile and IPLocate.io free for commercial use?

GoFile has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate.io 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.