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ipapi.co vs ISO 3166 Updates API

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

APIipapi.coDYING35ISO 3166 Updates APIHEALTHY78
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d1.0%100%
Uptime · 30d1.7%100%
P50 · ms4401402
P95 · ms4402526
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — quota not published; returns 429 when exceededFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished (429 Quota exceeded)500 req/window
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ipapi.co vs ISO 3166 Updates API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ipapi.co or ISO 3166 Updates API?

On our scheduled checks, ISO 3166 Updates API leads on measured uptime — ipapi.co at 1.0% versus ISO 3166 Updates API at 100% 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 ISO 3166 Updates API?

ipapi.co has the lower median latency in our checks — ipapi.co responds in 440 ms versus ISO 3166 Updates API at 1402 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 ISO 3166 Updates API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ipapi.co is callable with no signup, and ISO 3166 Updates API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ipapi.co and ISO 3166 Updates API from the browser?

Yes — both ipapi.co and ISO 3166 Updates API 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 ISO 3166 Updates API free for commercial use?

ipapi.co has unclear commercial terms, and ISO 3166 Updates 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.