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IPinfo vs User Agent Lookup API

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

APIIPinfoHEALTHY91User Agent Lookup APIHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.1%100%
Uptime · 30d90.0%100%
P50 · ms200426
P95 · ms473764
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
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IPinfo vs User Agent Lookup API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPinfo or User Agent Lookup API?

On our scheduled checks, User Agent Lookup API leads on measured uptime — IPinfo at 94.1% versus User Agent Lookup 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 User Agent Lookup API?

IPinfo has the lower median latency in our checks — IPinfo responds in 200 ms versus User Agent Lookup API at 426 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 User Agent Lookup API need an API key?

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

Can I call IPinfo and User Agent Lookup API from the browser?

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

Are IPinfo and User Agent Lookup API free for commercial use?

IPinfo has unclear commercial terms, and User Agent Lookup 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.