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IPGeolocation vs Pythonium

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

APIIPGeolocationREACHABLE—PythoniumNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — 1000 requests/dayFree — limits not published
Rate limit1000 requests/day on free planUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPGeolocation vs Pythonium: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or Pythonium?

On our scheduled checks, Pythonium leads on measured uptime — IPGeolocation at —% versus Pythonium at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do IPGeolocation and Pythonium need an API key?

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

Can I call IPGeolocation and Pythonium from the browser?

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

Are IPGeolocation and Pythonium free for commercial use?

IPGeolocation has unclear commercial terms, and Pythonium 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.