IPGeolocation vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPGeolocation vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or ScrapingDog?
Both are neck-and-neck — IPGeolocation and ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingDog?
ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGeolocation responds in 259 ms versus ScrapingDog at 195 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 ScrapingDog need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — IPGeolocation uses an API key and ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingDog from the browser?
Yes — both IPGeolocation and ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
IPGeolocation has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.