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IP2Location vs Loket.nl API

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

APIIP2LocationREACHABLE100Loket.nl APIHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms131361
P95 · ms6771039
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IP2Location vs Loket.nl API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP2Location or Loket.nl API?

Both are neck-and-neck — IP2Location and Loket.nl API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, IP2Location or Loket.nl API?

IP2Location has the lower median latency in our checks — IP2Location responds in 131 ms versus Loket.nl API at 361 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 IP2Location and Loket.nl API need an API key?

Loket.nl API needs no key, while IP2Location requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Loket.nl API first.

Can I call IP2Location and Loket.nl API from the browser?

Only Loket.nl API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IP2Location needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are IP2Location and Loket.nl API free for commercial use?

IP2Location has unclear commercial terms, and Loket.nl 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.