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IPinfo vs Spoo.me

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

APIIPinfoNEW—Spoo.meNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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 Spoo.me: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or Spoo.me?

On our scheduled checks, Spoo.me leads on measured uptime — IPinfo at —% versus Spoo.me 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 Spoo.me need an API key?

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

Can I call IPinfo and Spoo.me from the browser?

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

Are IPinfo and Spoo.me free for commercial use?

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.