IPGeolocation vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPGeolocation vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, IPGeolocation leads on measured uptime — IPGeolocation at 100% versus Scrapfly at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, IPGeolocation or Scrapfly?
IPGeolocation has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGeolocation responds in 259 ms versus Scrapfly at 1015 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 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.