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IP Address API vs Open-Elevation API

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

APIIP Address APIHEALTHY93Open-Elevation APIHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%92.2%
Uptime · 30d100%88.3%
P50 · ms513739
P95 · ms37364287
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IP Address API vs Open-Elevation API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Address API or Open-Elevation API?

On our scheduled checks, IP Address API leads on measured uptime — IP Address API at 100% versus Open-Elevation API at 92.2% 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 Open-Elevation API?

IP Address API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Address API responds in 513 ms versus Open-Elevation API at 739 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 Open-Elevation API need an API key?

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

Can I call IP Address API and Open-Elevation API from the browser?

Yes — both IP Address API and Open-Elevation API 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 Open-Elevation API free for commercial use?

IP Address API has unclear commercial terms, and Open-Elevation API 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.