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IPWhois vs Pinball Map

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

APIIPWhoisNEW—Pinball MapNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedAttribution requested; license unspecified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedNo hard limit; heavy/bulk use may be blocked
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IPWhois vs Pinball Map: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPWhois or Pinball Map?

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

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

Can I call IPWhois and Pinball Map from the browser?

Only Pinball Map 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 Pinball Map free for commercial use?

IPWhois has unclear commercial terms, and Pinball Map 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.