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IPWhois vs LatLng

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

APIIPWhoisNEW—LatLngNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPWhois vs LatLng: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPWhois or LatLng?

On our scheduled checks, LatLng leads on measured uptime — IPWhois at —% versus LatLng 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 IPWhois and LatLng need an API key?

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

Can I call IPWhois and LatLng from the browser?

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

Are IPWhois and LatLng free for commercial use?

IPWhois has unclear commercial terms, and LatLng 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.