Free APIs
Free IP & geolocation APIs
| API | Free tier | Auth | Docs |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPinfo IP geolocation, ASN and company data Catch: Free plan returns fewer fields than paid | Free plan with API token; IPinfo Lite is free | API key | docs |
| ip-api.com IP geolocation JSON API Catch: Free endpoint is HTTP only; commercial use needs Pro | Free for non-commercial use, up to 45 requests/minute | No key | docs |
| ipgeolocation.io IP geolocation, timezone and user-agent parsing Catch: Free plan is for testing and low-volume personal projects | Free plan: 1,000 credits/day | API key | docs |
| ipify Get your public IP address Catch: Returns IP only | Free, no limit | No key | docs |
| ipwho.is Free IP geolocation endpoint Catch: Higher volume needs a paid plan | Free endpoint: 1,000 requests/day per client IP | No key | docs |
| IP2Location.io IP geolocation and proxy detection Catch: Free plan returns fewer fields | Free plan: 50,000 queries/month | API key | docs |
| MaxMind GeoLite databases Free downloadable IP geolocation databases Catch: Database download, not an API; license terms and attribution | Free with account and license key | API key | docs |
FAQ
What is the best free ip & geolocation API?+
IPinfo, ip-api.com, ipgeolocation.io are good places to start. Compare the free tiers and catches in the table; they differ mostly in limits and whether commercial use is allowed.
Is there a ip & geolocation API without an API key?+
Yes: ip-api.com, ipify, ipwho.is work without a key.
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