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IP Geolocation API vs Umeå Open Data

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

APIIP Geolocation APIHEALTHY95Umeå Open DataHEALTHY55
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.1%89.2%
Uptime · 30d90.0%81.7%
P50 · ms2571445
P95 · ms6544863
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedVaries by dataset (municipal open data; see portal)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — open data portal, no key
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IP Geolocation API vs Umeå Open Data: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Geolocation API or Umeå Open Data?

On our scheduled checks, IP Geolocation API leads on measured uptime — IP Geolocation API at 94.1% versus Umeå Open Data at 89.2% 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 Umeå Open Data?

IP Geolocation API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Geolocation API responds in 257 ms versus Umeå Open Data at 1445 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 Umeå Open Data need an API key?

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

Can I call IP Geolocation API and Umeå Open Data from the browser?

Only Umeå Open Data 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 Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?

IP Geolocation API has unclear commercial terms, and Umeå Open Data 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.