IPLocate vs Piloterr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPLocate vs Piloterr: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPLocate or Piloterr?
Both are neck-and-neck — IPLocate and Piloterr 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 Piloterr?
IPLocate has the lower median latency in our checks — IPLocate responds in 21 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 and Piloterr need an API key?
IPLocate needs no key, while Piloterr requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPLocate first.
Can I call IPLocate and Piloterr from the browser?
Only IPLocate 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 and Piloterr free for commercial use?
IPLocate 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.