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IFTTT vs IPinfo

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

APIIFTTTHEALTHY92IPinfoHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%94.1%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms682200
P95 · ms1262473
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

IFTTT vs IPinfo: common questions

Which is more reliable, IFTTT or IPinfo?

On our scheduled checks, IFTTT leads on measured uptime — IFTTT 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, IFTTT or IPinfo?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — IFTTT responds in 682 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 IFTTT and IPinfo need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IFTTT 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 IFTTT and IPinfo from the browser?

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

Are IFTTT and IPinfo free for commercial use?

IFTTT 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.