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IPGeolocation vs OnSched Consumer API

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

APIIPGeolocationREACHABLE100OnSched Consumer APIHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms259722
P95 · ms9941890
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — 1000 requests/dayFree tier — API key required
Rate limit1000 requests/day on free planUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IPGeolocation vs OnSched Consumer API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or OnSched Consumer API?

Both are neck-and-neck — IPGeolocation and OnSched Consumer API 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, IPGeolocation or OnSched Consumer API?

IPGeolocation has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGeolocation responds in 259 ms versus OnSched Consumer API at 722 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 IPGeolocation and OnSched Consumer API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — IPGeolocation uses an API key and OnSched Consumer API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call IPGeolocation and OnSched Consumer API from the browser?

Yes — both IPGeolocation and OnSched Consumer API 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 IPGeolocation and OnSched Consumer API free for commercial use?

IPGeolocation has unclear commercial terms, and OnSched Consumer 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.