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IPLocate.io vs Piloterr

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

APIIPLocate.ioHEALTHY85PiloterrHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d71.6%100%
Uptime · 30d90.0%100%
P50 · ms56635
P95 · ms1961730
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limit50 req/window · 49 remaining · resets 1783555200Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPLocate.io vs Piloterr: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPLocate.io or Piloterr?

On our scheduled checks, Piloterr leads on measured uptime — IPLocate.io at 71.6% versus Piloterr 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, IPLocate.io or Piloterr?

IPLocate.io has the lower median latency in our checks — IPLocate.io responds in 56 ms versus Piloterr at 635 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 IPLocate.io and Piloterr need an API key?

IPLocate.io needs no key, while Piloterr requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPLocate.io first.

Can I call IPLocate.io and Piloterr from the browser?

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

Are IPLocate.io and Piloterr free for commercial use?

IPLocate.io has unclear commercial terms, and Piloterr 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.