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IPinfo vs PubMed E-utilities

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

APIIPinfoNEW—PubMed E-utilitiesNEW—
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 page3 req/window · 1 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPinfo vs PubMed E-utilities: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or PubMed E-utilities?

On our scheduled checks, PubMed E-utilities leads on measured uptime — IPinfo at —% versus PubMed E-utilities 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 PubMed E-utilities need an API key?

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

Can I call IPinfo and PubMed E-utilities from the browser?

Yes — both IPinfo and PubMed E-utilities 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 PubMed E-utilities free for commercial use?

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and PubMed E-utilities 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.