ipto vs ipwhois.io
ipwhois.io stands out for two unusual fields: a live currency exchange rate (not just a currency code) and a list of each country's bordering nations. It's free and keyless for non-commercial use, capped at 60 requests/minute, with responses localizable into 8 languages.
| Feature | ipto | ipwhois.io |
|---|---|---|
| Live exchange rate field | Yes (ECB daily rate) | Yes |
| Bordering-countries field | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | Unlimited, any use | 60/minute, non-commercial only |
| Commercial use on free tier | Yes | No — requires a paid plan |
| Response localization | 6 languages | 8 languages |
| Published uptime SLA | Not yet | 99.99%, paid |
| User-Agent / device parsing | Yes — GET /v1/ua, browser/OS/device/bot detection, also on the account dashboard | No dedicated UA-parsing product found |
When ipwhois.io might fit better
- You need responses in one of their 8 supported languages and 6 isn't enough for your audience.
- A published 99.99% SLA matters and you're already planning to pay for it.
When ipto fits better
- Your usage is commercial — ipwhois.io's free tier is explicitly non-commercial only; ipto's isn't restricted by use case.
- You want a higher request ceiling than 60/minute without upgrading.
FAQ
Can I use ipwhois.io's free tier commercially?
No — their free tier is restricted to non-commercial use by policy. ipto's free tier has no commercial-use restriction.
Do both services return exchange rates?
Yes — both return a live rate, ipto's sourced from the ECB's daily reference rates (covering roughly 30 major currencies), ipwhois.io's from its own feed.
Try it: curl https://ipto.to/v1/ip/8.8.8.8 · full API reference · all alternatives