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ipapi.co vs LatLng

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

APIipapi.coNEW—LatLngNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — quota not published; returns 429 when exceededFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished (429 Quota exceeded)60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ipapi.co vs LatLng: common questions

Which is more reliable, ipapi.co or LatLng?

On our scheduled checks, LatLng leads on measured uptime — ipapi.co at —% versus LatLng 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 ipapi.co and LatLng need an API key?

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

Can I call ipapi.co and LatLng from the browser?

Only LatLng is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ipapi.co needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ipapi.co and LatLng free for commercial use?

ipapi.co has unclear commercial terms, and LatLng 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.