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IPWhois vs Postali

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

APIIPWhoisNEW—PostaliNEW—
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 — no key, no signup, no monthly limit (per site)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IPWhois vs Postali: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPWhois or Postali?

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

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

Can I call IPWhois and Postali from the browser?

Only Postali 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 Postali free for commercial use?

IPWhois has unclear commercial terms, and Postali 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.