IPGeolocation vs Spoo.me
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPGeolocation vs Spoo.me: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or Spoo.me?
Both are neck-and-neck — IPGeolocation and Spoo.me 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 Spoo.me?
IPGeolocation has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGeolocation responds in 259 ms versus Spoo.me at 362 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 Spoo.me need an API key?
Spoo.me needs no key, while IPGeolocation requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Spoo.me first.
Can I call IPGeolocation and Spoo.me from the browser?
Only IPGeolocation is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Spoo.me needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are IPGeolocation and Spoo.me free for commercial use?
IPGeolocation has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.