ipapi.co vs IPGEO
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ipapi.co vs IPGEO: common questions
Which is more reliable, ipapi.co or IPGEO?
On our scheduled checks, IPGEO leads on measured uptime — ipapi.co at 1.0% versus IPGEO at 99.02% 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, ipapi.co or IPGEO?
IPGEO has the lower median latency in our checks — ipapi.co responds in 440 ms versus IPGEO at 266 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 ipapi.co and IPGEO need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ipapi.co is callable with no signup, and IPGEO is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ipapi.co and IPGEO from the browser?
Yes — both ipapi.co and IPGEO send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are ipapi.co and IPGEO free for commercial use?
ipapi.co has unclear commercial terms, and IPGEO 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.