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IP2Location vs Visitor Statistics API

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

APIIP2LocationREACHABLE100Visitor Statistics APIHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%98.0%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms131847
P95 · ms6772159
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
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 Visitor Statistics API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP2Location or Visitor Statistics API?

On our scheduled checks, IP2Location leads on measured uptime — IP2Location at 100% versus Visitor Statistics API at 98.0% 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 Visitor Statistics API?

IP2Location has the lower median latency in our checks — IP2Location responds in 131 ms versus Visitor Statistics API at 847 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 Visitor Statistics API need an API key?

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

Can I call IP2Location and Visitor Statistics API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IP2Location and Visitor Statistics API 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 Visitor Statistics API free for commercial use?

IP2Location has unclear commercial terms, and Visitor Statistics 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.