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IP Geolocation API vs User Data Scraper

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

APIIP Geolocation APINEW—User Data ScraperNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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 User Data Scraper: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Geolocation API or User Data Scraper?

On our scheduled checks, User Data Scraper leads on measured uptime — IP Geolocation API at —% versus User Data Scraper at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do IP Geolocation API and User Data Scraper need an API key?

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

Can I call IP Geolocation API and User Data Scraper from the browser?

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

IP Geolocation API has unclear commercial terms, and User Data Scraper 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.