IPGEO vs LatLng
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPGEO vs LatLng: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPGEO or LatLng?
On our scheduled checks, IPGEO leads on measured uptime — IPGEO at 98.9% versus LatLng at 59.4% 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, IPGEO or LatLng?
IPGEO has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGEO responds in 363 ms versus LatLng at 617 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 IPGEO and LatLng need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — IPGEO 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 IPGEO and LatLng from the browser?
Yes — both IPGEO and LatLng 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 IPGEO and LatLng free for commercial use?
IPGEO 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.