IPGeolocation vs OOPSpam

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms259217
P95 · ms994360
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — 1000 requests/dayFree — limits not published
Rate limit1000 requests/day on free plan1000 req/window · 999 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IPGeolocation vs OOPSpam: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or OOPSpam?

Both are neck-and-neck — IPGeolocation and OOPSpam 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 OOPSpam?

OOPSpam has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGeolocation responds in 259 ms versus OOPSpam at 217 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 OOPSpam need an API key?

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

Can I call IPGeolocation and OOPSpam from the browser?

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

Are IPGeolocation and OOPSpam free for commercial use?

IPGeolocation has unclear commercial terms, and OOPSpam 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.