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ip-api.com vs Vector Express v2.0

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

APIip-api.comNEW—Vector Express v2.0NEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree
Rate limitUnpublished5 req/window · 4 remaining · resets 1783513379
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ip-api.com vs Vector Express v2.0: common questions

Which is more reliable, ip-api.com or Vector Express v2.0?

On our scheduled checks, Vector Express v2.0 leads on measured uptime — ip-api.com at —% versus Vector Express v2.0 at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do ip-api.com and Vector Express v2.0 need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ip-api.com is callable with no signup, and Vector Express v2.0 is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ip-api.com and Vector Express v2.0 from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ip-api.com and Vector Express v2.0 from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are ip-api.com and Vector Express v2.0 free for commercial use?

ip-api.com has unclear commercial terms, and Vector Express v2.0 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.