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Lowy Asia Power Index vs WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API

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

APILowy Asia Power IndexNEW—WhoisXML API IP Geolocation APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (Lowy Institute research)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lowy Asia Power Index vs WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lowy Asia Power Index or WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API?

On our scheduled checks, WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API leads on measured uptime — Lowy Asia Power Index at —% versus WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API 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 Lowy Asia Power Index and WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API need an API key?

Lowy Asia Power Index needs no key, while WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lowy Asia Power Index first.

Can I call Lowy Asia Power Index and WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API from the browser?

Only WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Lowy Asia Power Index needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Lowy Asia Power Index and WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API free for commercial use?

Lowy Asia Power Index has unclear commercial terms, and WhoisXML API IP Geolocation API 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.