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InfraNode Open Data API vs ipapi.com

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

APIInfraNode Open Data APIHEALTHY93ipapi.comHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms263301
P95 · ms4981575
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be 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 ipapi.com: common questions

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

Both are neck-and-neck — InfraNode Open Data API and ipapi.com 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 ipapi.com?

InfraNode Open Data API has the lower median latency in our checks — InfraNode Open Data API responds in 263 ms versus ipapi.com at 301 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.com need an API key?

InfraNode Open Data API needs no key, while ipapi.com 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 ipapi.com from the browser?

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

Are InfraNode Open Data API and ipapi.com free for commercial use?

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