IPinfo vs Poptin API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d80.0%100%
Uptime · 30d66.7%100%
P50 · ms138698
P95 · ms5321705
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
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 page120 req/window · 119 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
operationalpartialdownno data

IPinfo vs Poptin API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or Poptin API?

On our scheduled checks, Poptin API leads on measured uptime — IPinfo at 80.0% versus Poptin API at 100% 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 Poptin API?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — IPinfo responds in 138 ms versus Poptin API at 698 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 Poptin API need an API key?

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

Can I call IPinfo and Poptin API from the browser?

Yes — both IPinfo and Poptin API 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 Poptin API free for commercial use?

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and Poptin API 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.