shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

ipapi.com vs LatLng

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

APIipapi.comHEALTHY96LatLngHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms301855
P95 · ms15752171
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ipapi.com vs LatLng: common questions

Which is more reliable, ipapi.com or LatLng?

Both are neck-and-neck — ipapi.com and LatLng each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, ipapi.com or LatLng?

ipapi.com has the lower median latency in our checks — ipapi.com responds in 301 ms versus LatLng at 855 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.com and LatLng need an API key?

LatLng needs no key, while ipapi.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for LatLng first.

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

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

Are ipapi.com and LatLng free for commercial use?

ipapi.com 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.