IP Geolocation API vs Lowy Asia Power Index

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (Lowy Institute research)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IP Geolocation API vs Lowy Asia Power Index: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Geolocation API or Lowy Asia Power Index?

On our scheduled checks, Lowy Asia Power Index leads on measured uptime — IP Geolocation API at —% versus Lowy Asia Power Index 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 Geolocation API and Lowy Asia Power Index need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IP Geolocation API is callable with no signup, and Lowy Asia Power Index is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IP Geolocation API and Lowy Asia Power Index from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IP Geolocation API and Lowy Asia Power Index from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are IP Geolocation API and Lowy Asia Power Index free for commercial use?

IP Geolocation API has unclear commercial terms, and Lowy Asia Power Index 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.