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IP Geolocation API vs The Odds API

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

APIIP Geolocation APIHEALTHY95The Odds APIREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.1%100%
Uptime · 30d90.0%100%
P50 · ms257225
P95 · ms6542101
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IP Geolocation API vs The Odds API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Geolocation API or The Odds API?

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

The Odds API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Geolocation API responds in 257 ms versus The Odds API at 225 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 The Odds API need an API key?

IP Geolocation API needs no key, while The Odds API 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 The Odds API from the browser?

Only The Odds API 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 The Odds API free for commercial use?

IP Geolocation API has unclear commercial terms, and The Odds 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.