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ip-api.com vs IPLocate.io

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

APIip-api.comHEALTHY99IPLocate.ioHEALTHY85
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%71.6%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms3356
P95 · ms251196
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished50 req/window · 49 remaining · resets 1783555200
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ip-api.com vs IPLocate.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, ip-api.com or IPLocate.io?

On our scheduled checks, ip-api.com leads on measured uptime — ip-api.com at 99.02% versus IPLocate.io at 71.6% 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-api.com or IPLocate.io?

ip-api.com has the lower median latency in our checks — ip-api.com responds in 33 ms versus IPLocate.io at 56 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-api.com and IPLocate.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ip-api.com is callable with no signup, and IPLocate.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ip-api.com and IPLocate.io from the browser?

Only IPLocate.io is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ip-api.com needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ip-api.com and IPLocate.io free for commercial use?

ip-api.com has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate.io 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.