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Abstract API vs ipify

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

APIAbstract APIHEALTHY89ipifyHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms700149
P95 · ms1656354
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedn/a
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionUnlimited
Rate limitUnpublishedNone
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
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Abstract API vs ipify: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract API or ipify?

Both are neck-and-neck — Abstract API and ipify each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Abstract API or ipify?

ipify has the lower median latency in our checks — Abstract API responds in 700 ms versus ipify at 149 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Abstract API and ipify need an API key?

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

Can I call Abstract API and ipify from the browser?

Yes — both Abstract API and ipify send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Abstract API and ipify free for commercial use?

Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and ipify allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.