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Hunter vs IPLocate.io

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

APIHunterHEALTHY96IPLocate.ioHEALTHY85
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%71.6%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms36256
P95 · ms859196
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished50 req/window · 49 remaining · resets 1783555200
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hunter vs IPLocate.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hunter or IPLocate.io?

On our scheduled checks, Hunter leads on measured uptime — Hunter at 100% versus IPLocate.io at 71.6% 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, Hunter or IPLocate.io?

IPLocate.io has the lower median latency in our checks — Hunter responds in 362 ms versus IPLocate.io at 56 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 Hunter and IPLocate.io need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Hunter and IPLocate.io free for commercial use?

Hunter 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.