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IFTTT vs IPLocate.io

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

APIIFTTTHEALTHY92IPLocate.ioHEALTHY85
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%71.6%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms68256
P95 · ms1262196
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
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

IFTTT vs IPLocate.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, IFTTT or IPLocate.io?

On our scheduled checks, IFTTT leads on measured uptime — IFTTT 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, IFTTT or IPLocate.io?

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

Neither needs a paid key — IFTTT 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 IFTTT and IPLocate.io from the browser?

Only IPLocate.io 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 IPLocate.io free for commercial use?

IFTTT 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.