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IP Data API vs openrouteservice.org

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

APIIP Data APIHEALTHY96openrouteservice.orgHEALTHY69
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%96.1%
Uptime · 30d100%93.3%
P50 · ms124531
P95 · ms20824446
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublished300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 2026-07-08T16:35:00.355819Z
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IP Data API vs openrouteservice.org: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Data API or openrouteservice.org?

On our scheduled checks, IP Data API leads on measured uptime — IP Data API at 99.02% versus openrouteservice.org at 96.1% 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 Data API or openrouteservice.org?

IP Data API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Data API responds in 124 ms versus openrouteservice.org at 531 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 Data API and openrouteservice.org need an API key?

IP Data API needs no key, while openrouteservice.org requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IP Data API first.

Can I call IP Data API and openrouteservice.org from the browser?

Yes — both IP Data API and openrouteservice.org 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 Data API and openrouteservice.org free for commercial use?

IP Data API has unclear commercial terms, and openrouteservice.org 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.