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IPinfo vs QR & Barcode

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

APIIPinfoNEW—QR & BarcodeNEW—
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 pageUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPinfo vs QR & Barcode: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or QR & Barcode?

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

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

Can I call IPinfo and QR & Barcode from the browser?

Yes — both IPinfo and QR & Barcode 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 QR & Barcode free for commercial use?

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and QR & Barcode 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.