IBGE vs Zippopotam.us
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IBGE vs Zippopotam.us: common questions
Which is more reliable, IBGE or Zippopotam.us?
On our scheduled checks, Zippopotam.us leads on measured uptime — IBGE at —% versus Zippopotam.us 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 IBGE and Zippopotam.us need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — IBGE is callable with no signup, and Zippopotam.us is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call IBGE and Zippopotam.us from the browser?
Yes — both IBGE and Zippopotam.us 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 IBGE and Zippopotam.us free for commercial use?
IBGE has unclear commercial terms, and Zippopotam.us 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.