IPLocate vs npm Registry
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPLocate vs npm Registry: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPLocate or npm Registry?
Both are neck-and-neck — IPLocate and npm Registry each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, IPLocate or npm Registry?
IPLocate has the lower median latency in our checks — IPLocate responds in 21 ms versus npm Registry at 243 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 and npm Registry need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — IPLocate is callable with no signup, and npm Registry is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call IPLocate and npm Registry from the browser?
Yes — both IPLocate and npm Registry 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 IPLocate and npm Registry free for commercial use?
IPLocate has unclear commercial terms, and npm Registry 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.