IP2Location vs Open Topo Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IP2Location vs Open Topo Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, IP2Location or Open Topo Data?
On our scheduled checks, IP2Location leads on measured uptime — IP2Location at 100% versus Open Topo Data at 93.1% 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, IP2Location or Open Topo Data?
IP2Location has the lower median latency in our checks — IP2Location responds in 131 ms versus Open Topo Data at 285 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 Open Topo Data need an API key?
Open Topo Data needs no key, while IP2Location requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open Topo Data first.
Can I call IP2Location and Open Topo Data from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IP2Location and Open Topo Data from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are IP2Location and Open Topo Data free for commercial use?
IP2Location has unclear commercial terms, and Open Topo 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.