IP Address API vs IPGEO
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IP Address API vs IPGEO: common questions
Which is more reliable, IP Address API or IPGEO?
On our scheduled checks, IP Address API leads on measured uptime — IP Address API at 100% versus IPGEO at 99.02% 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, IP Address API or IPGEO?
IPGEO has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Address API responds in 513 ms versus IPGEO at 266 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 IP Address API and IPGEO need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — IP Address API is callable with no signup, and IPGEO is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call IP Address API and IPGEO from the browser?
Yes — both IP Address API and IPGEO 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 IP Address API and IPGEO free for commercial use?
IP Address API has unclear commercial terms, and IPGEO 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.