Apify vs My IP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apify vs My IP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apify or My IP API?
On our scheduled checks, Apify leads on measured uptime — Apify at 100% versus My IP API at 69.4% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Apify or My IP API?
Apify has the lower median latency in our checks — Apify responds in 172 ms versus My IP API at 300 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 Apify and My IP API need an API key?
My IP API needs no key, while Apify requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for My IP API first.
Can I call Apify and My IP API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Apify and My IP API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Apify and My IP API free for commercial use?
Apify has unclear commercial terms, and My IP API has unclear commercial terms. 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.