IP Address API vs Pinball Map
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IP Address API vs Pinball Map: common questions
Which is more reliable, IP Address API or Pinball Map?
On our scheduled checks, IP Address API leads on measured uptime — IP Address API at 100% versus Pinball Map at 52.0% 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, IP Address API or Pinball Map?
IP Address API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Address API responds in 513 ms versus Pinball Map at 540 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 Pinball Map need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — IP Address API is callable with no signup, and Pinball Map is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call IP Address API and Pinball Map from the browser?
Only IP Address API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Pinball Map needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are IP Address API and Pinball Map free for commercial use?
IP Address API has unclear commercial terms, and Pinball Map 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.