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Httpbin vs IPLocate.io

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

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

Httpbin vs IPLocate.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Httpbin or IPLocate.io?

On our scheduled checks, IPLocate.io leads on measured uptime — Httpbin 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 Httpbin and IPLocate.io need an API key?

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

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

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

Httpbin 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.