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IPinfo vs ItsThisForThat

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

APIIPinfoNEW—ItsThisForThatNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierKeyless /json works with limits; free token recommended (IPinfo Lite offers higher/unlimited access with a token)Free — limits not published
Rate limitKeyless/unauthenticated access is rate-limited; numeric caps not stated on the developers pageUnpublished (docs ask you not to hammer it)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPinfo vs ItsThisForThat: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or ItsThisForThat?

On our scheduled checks, ItsThisForThat leads on measured uptime — IPinfo at —% versus ItsThisForThat 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 IPinfo and ItsThisForThat need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IPinfo is callable with no signup, and ItsThisForThat is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IPinfo and ItsThisForThat from the browser?

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

Are IPinfo and ItsThisForThat free for commercial use?

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and ItsThisForThat 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.