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IPDetails.io API vs Mediastack

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

APIIPDetails.io APIHEALTHY94MediastackHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms515449
P95 · ms10721356
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPDetails.io API vs Mediastack: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPDetails.io API or Mediastack?

Both are neck-and-neck — IPDetails.io API and Mediastack 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, IPDetails.io API or Mediastack?

Mediastack has the lower median latency in our checks — IPDetails.io API responds in 515 ms versus Mediastack at 449 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 IPDetails.io API and Mediastack need an API key?

IPDetails.io API needs no key, while Mediastack 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 Mediastack from the browser?

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

Are IPDetails.io API and Mediastack free for commercial use?

IPDetails.io API has unclear commercial terms, and Mediastack 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.