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HTTPie vs IPinfo

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

APIHTTPieHEALTHY96IPinfoHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%94.1%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms272200
P95 · ms2016473
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedKeyless /json works with limits; free token recommended (IPinfo Lite offers higher/unlimited access with a token)
Rate limitUnpublishedKeyless/unauthenticated access is rate-limited; numeric caps not stated on the developers page
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTPie vs IPinfo: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or IPinfo?

On our scheduled checks, HTTPie leads on measured uptime — HTTPie at 100% versus IPinfo 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, HTTPie or IPinfo?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — HTTPie responds in 272 ms versus IPinfo at 200 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 HTTPie and IPinfo need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTPie and IPinfo from the browser?

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

Are HTTPie and IPinfo free for commercial use?

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and IPinfo 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.