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IPLocate vs Spoo.me

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

APIIPLocateNEW—Spoo.meNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IPLocate vs Spoo.me: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPLocate or Spoo.me?

On our scheduled checks, Spoo.me leads on measured uptime — IPLocate at —% versus Spoo.me at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do IPLocate and Spoo.me need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IPLocate is callable with no signup, and Spoo.me is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IPLocate and Spoo.me from the browser?

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

Are IPLocate and Spoo.me free for commercial use?

IPLocate has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.