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IPDetails.io API vs Lookup.im API

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

APIIPDetails.io APINEW—Lookup.im APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPDetails.io API vs Lookup.im API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPDetails.io API or Lookup.im API?

On our scheduled checks, Lookup.im API leads on measured uptime — IPDetails.io API at —% versus Lookup.im API 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 IPDetails.io API and Lookup.im API need an API key?

IPDetails.io API needs no key, while Lookup.im API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPDetails.io API first.

Can I call IPDetails.io API and Lookup.im API from the browser?

Only IPDetails.io API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Lookup.im API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are IPDetails.io API and Lookup.im API free for commercial use?

IPDetails.io API has unclear commercial terms, and Lookup.im 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.