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IP Address API vs LatLng

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

APIIP Address APIHEALTHY93LatLngHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms513855
P95 · ms37362171
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IP Address API vs LatLng: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Address API or LatLng?

Both are neck-and-neck — IP Address API and LatLng 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, IP Address API or LatLng?

IP Address API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Address API responds in 513 ms versus LatLng at 855 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 LatLng need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IP Address API is callable with no signup, and LatLng is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IP Address API and LatLng from the browser?

Yes — both IP Address API and LatLng 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 LatLng free for commercial use?

IP Address API has unclear commercial terms, and LatLng 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.