InfraNode Open Data API vs ipapi.co

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%1.0%
Uptime · 30d100%1.7%
P50 · ms263440
P95 · ms498440
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — quota not published; returns 429 when exceeded
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783517525.6504178Unpublished (429 Quota exceeded)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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InfraNode Open Data API vs ipapi.co: common questions

Which is more reliable, InfraNode Open Data API or ipapi.co?

On our scheduled checks, InfraNode Open Data API leads on measured uptime — InfraNode Open Data API at 100% versus ipapi.co at 1.0% 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, InfraNode Open Data API or ipapi.co?

InfraNode Open Data API has the lower median latency in our checks — InfraNode Open Data API responds in 263 ms versus ipapi.co at 440 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 ipapi.co need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — InfraNode Open Data API is callable with no signup, and ipapi.co is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call InfraNode Open Data API and ipapi.co from the browser?

Yes — both InfraNode Open Data API and ipapi.co 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 InfraNode Open Data API and ipapi.co free for commercial use?

InfraNode Open Data API has unclear commercial terms, and ipapi.co 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.