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IPinfo vs ParlayAPI

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

APIIPinfoHEALTHY89ParlayAPIREACHABLE88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d80.0%87.5%
Uptime · 30d66.7%87.5%
P50 · ms138211
P95 · ms5321536
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierKeyless /json works with limits; free token recommended (IPinfo Lite offers higher/unlimited access with a token)
Rate limitKeyless/unauthenticated access is rate-limited; numeric caps not stated on the developers page
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
operationalpartialdownno data

IPinfo vs ParlayAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or ParlayAPI?

On our scheduled checks, ParlayAPI leads on measured uptime — IPinfo at 80.0% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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 ParlayAPI?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — IPinfo responds in 138 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 ParlayAPI need an API key?

IPinfo needs no key, while ParlayAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPinfo first.

Can I call IPinfo and ParlayAPI from the browser?

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

Are IPinfo and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.