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IP Geolocation API vs RuntimeBuzz Article API

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

APIIP Geolocation APIHEALTHY95RuntimeBuzz Article APIHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.1%100%
Uptime · 30d90.0%100%
P50 · ms257539
P95 · ms6541222
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
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 RuntimeBuzz Article API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Geolocation API or RuntimeBuzz Article API?

On our scheduled checks, RuntimeBuzz Article API leads on measured uptime — IP Geolocation API at 94.1% versus RuntimeBuzz Article API at 100% 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 Geolocation API or RuntimeBuzz Article API?

IP Geolocation API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Geolocation API responds in 257 ms versus RuntimeBuzz Article API at 539 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 Geolocation API and RuntimeBuzz Article API need an API key?

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

Can I call IP Geolocation API and RuntimeBuzz Article API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IP Geolocation API and RuntimeBuzz Article API 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 RuntimeBuzz Article API free for commercial use?

IP Geolocation API has unclear commercial terms, and RuntimeBuzz Article API 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.