IPGeolocation vs UrlBae
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPGeolocation vs UrlBae: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPGeolocation or UrlBae?
On our scheduled checks, IPGeolocation leads on measured uptime — IPGeolocation at 100% versus UrlBae at 1.0% 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 UrlBae?
IPGeolocation has the lower median latency in our checks — IPGeolocation responds in 259 ms versus UrlBae at 1158 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 UrlBae need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — IPGeolocation uses an API key and UrlBae 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 UrlBae from the browser?
Only IPGeolocation is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. UrlBae needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are IPGeolocation and UrlBae free for commercial use?
IPGeolocation has unclear commercial terms, and UrlBae 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.