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IPGeolocation vs RandomUser

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

APIIPGeolocationREACHABLE—RandomUserNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (generated data; sample photos governed by UI Faces terms)
Free tierFree — 1000 requests/dayFree — no key or signup
Rate limit1000 requests/day on free planUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPGeolocation vs RandomUser: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or RandomUser?

On our scheduled checks, RandomUser leads on measured uptime — IPGeolocation at —% versus RandomUser 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 RandomUser need an API key?

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

Can I call IPGeolocation and RandomUser from the browser?

Yes — both IPGeolocation and RandomUser 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 RandomUser free for commercial use?

IPGeolocation has unclear commercial terms, and RandomUser 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.