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IP2Location vs Pinball Map

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

APIIP2LocationREACHABLE—Pinball MapNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedAttribution requested; license unspecified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedNo hard limit; heavy/bulk use may be blocked
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IP2Location vs Pinball Map: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP2Location or Pinball Map?

On our scheduled checks, Pinball Map leads on measured uptime — IP2Location at —% versus Pinball Map 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 IP2Location and Pinball Map need an API key?

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

Can I call IP2Location and Pinball Map from the browser?

Only Pinball Map 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 Pinball Map free for commercial use?

IP2Location has unclear commercial terms, and Pinball Map 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.