shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

IP Geolocation API vs Statistics of the World

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

APIIP Geolocation APIDYING88Statistics of the WorldHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d77.2%99.44%
Uptime · 30d70.0%98.3%
P50 · ms117423
P95 · ms6491232
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514Z
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IP Geolocation API vs Statistics of the World: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Geolocation API or Statistics of the World?

On our scheduled checks, Statistics of the World leads on measured uptime — IP Geolocation API at 77.2% versus Statistics of the World at 99.44% 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 Statistics of the World?

IP Geolocation API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Geolocation API responds in 117 ms versus Statistics of the World at 423 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 Statistics of the World need an API key?

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

Can I call IP Geolocation API and Statistics of the World from the browser?

Only Statistics of the World is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IP Geolocation API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are IP Geolocation API and Statistics of the World free for commercial use?

IP Geolocation API has unclear commercial terms, and Statistics of the World 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.