IPinfo vs NetworkCalc

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.1%99.02%
Uptime · 30d90.0%98.3%
P50 · ms200448
P95 · ms4733976
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 public API, no key
Rate limitKeyless/unauthenticated access is rate-limited; numeric caps not stated on the developers pageUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IPinfo vs NetworkCalc: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or NetworkCalc?

On our scheduled checks, NetworkCalc leads on measured uptime — IPinfo at 94.1% versus NetworkCalc at 99.02% 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, IPinfo or NetworkCalc?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — IPinfo responds in 200 ms versus NetworkCalc at 448 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 IPinfo and NetworkCalc need an API key?

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

Can I call IPinfo and NetworkCalc from the browser?

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

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and NetworkCalc 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.