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IPGeolocation vs Scrapfly

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

APIIPGeolocationREACHABLE—ScrapflyNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
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
operationalpartialdownno data

IPGeolocation vs Scrapfly: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or Scrapfly?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — IPGeolocation uses an API key and Scrapfly 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 Scrapfly from the browser?

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

Are IPGeolocation and Scrapfly free for commercial use?

IPGeolocation has unclear commercial terms, and Scrapfly 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.