IPGeolocation vs scrapestack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPGeolocation vs scrapestack: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or scrapestack?
Both are neck-and-neck — IPGeolocation and scrapestack 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 scrapestack?
IPGeolocation has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGeolocation responds in 259 ms versus scrapestack at 346 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 scrapestack need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — IPGeolocation uses an API key and scrapestack 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 scrapestack from the browser?
Only IPGeolocation is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. scrapestack needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are IPGeolocation and scrapestack free for commercial use?
IPGeolocation has unclear commercial terms, and scrapestack 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.