Adoptium vs ipify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Adoptium vs ipify: common questions
Which is more reliable, Adoptium or ipify?
On our scheduled checks, ipify leads on measured uptime — Adoptium at —% versus ipify 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 Adoptium and ipify need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Adoptium is callable with no signup, and ipify is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Adoptium and ipify from the browser?
Yes — both Adoptium 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 Adoptium and ipify free for commercial use?
Adoptium 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.