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IP Geolocation API vs Stytch

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

APIIP Geolocation APIHEALTHY95StytchHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.1%100%
Uptime · 30d90.0%100%
P50 · ms257577
P95 · ms6541314
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IP Geolocation API vs Stytch: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Geolocation API or Stytch?

On our scheduled checks, Stytch leads on measured uptime — IP Geolocation API at 94.1% versus Stytch 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 Stytch?

IP Geolocation API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Geolocation API responds in 257 ms versus Stytch at 577 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 Stytch need an API key?

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

Can I call IP Geolocation API and Stytch from the browser?

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

IP Geolocation API has unclear commercial terms, and Stytch 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.