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IPGEO vs Smappee API

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

APIIPGEOHEALTHY76Smappee APIHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms266809
P95 · ms20831644
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
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IPGEO vs Smappee API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPGEO or Smappee API?

On our scheduled checks, Smappee API leads on measured uptime — IPGEO at 99.02% versus Smappee API at 100% 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 Smappee API?

IPGEO has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGEO responds in 266 ms versus Smappee API at 809 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 Smappee API need an API key?

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

Can I call IPGEO and Smappee API from the browser?

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

Are IPGEO and Smappee API free for commercial use?

IPGEO has unclear commercial terms, and Smappee 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.