IPinfo vs JSONPlaceholder

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
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 page1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 1783509378
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPinfo vs JSONPlaceholder: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or JSONPlaceholder?

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

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

Can I call IPinfo and JSONPlaceholder from the browser?

Yes — both IPinfo and JSONPlaceholder 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 IPinfo and JSONPlaceholder free for commercial use?

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and JSONPlaceholder 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.