IPinfo vs ReportForge

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.1%100%
Uptime · 30d90.0%100%
P50 · ms2001362
P95 · ms4732016
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
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 ReportForge: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or ReportForge?

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

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — IPinfo responds in 200 ms versus ReportForge at 1362 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 ReportForge need an API key?

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

Can I call IPinfo and ReportForge from the browser?

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

Are IPinfo and ReportForge free for commercial use?

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and ReportForge 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.