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InfraNode Open Data API vs IP2Location

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

APIInfraNode Open Data APIHEALTHY93IP2LocationREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms263131
P95 · ms498677
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783517525.6504178Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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InfraNode Open Data API vs IP2Location: common questions

Which is more reliable, InfraNode Open Data API or IP2Location?

Both are neck-and-neck — InfraNode Open Data API and IP2Location each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, InfraNode Open Data API or IP2Location?

IP2Location has the lower median latency in our checks — InfraNode Open Data API responds in 263 ms versus IP2Location at 131 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 InfraNode Open Data API and IP2Location need an API key?

InfraNode Open Data API needs no key, while IP2Location requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for InfraNode Open Data API first.

Can I call InfraNode Open Data API and IP2Location from the browser?

Only InfraNode Open Data API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IP2Location needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are InfraNode Open Data API and IP2Location free for commercial use?

InfraNode Open Data API has unclear commercial terms, and IP2Location 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.