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Most geo data providers (like MaxMind) provide datafile downloads so you don't have to use an API.

Right, but those aren't usually free ;) On the other hand there are plenty of free (limited) APIs.

They do have a free version which is just a bit less accurate than the commercial version.

Oh, I didn't know that. How much less accurate? Will it accurately determine country of origin?

Yes, it will