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IPLocate vs scrapestack

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

APIIPLocateHEALTHY100scrapestackHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms21346
P95 · ms82844
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPLocate vs scrapestack: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPLocate or scrapestack?

Both are neck-and-neck — IPLocate and scrapestack 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 scrapestack?

IPLocate has the lower median latency in our checks — IPLocate responds in 21 ms versus scrapestack at 346 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 scrapestack need an API key?

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

Can I call IPLocate and scrapestack from the browser?

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

Are IPLocate and scrapestack free for commercial use?

IPLocate has unclear commercial terms, and scrapestack 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.