APIs.guru vs MY IP
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIs.guru vs MY IP: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or MY IP?
On our scheduled checks, APIs.guru leads on measured uptime — APIs.guru at 100% versus MY IP at 31.1% 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, APIs.guru or MY IP?
APIs.guru has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 222 ms versus MY IP at 250 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 APIs.guru and MY IP need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — APIs.guru is callable with no signup, and MY IP is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call APIs.guru and MY IP from the browser?
Only APIs.guru is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MY IP needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are APIs.guru and MY IP free for commercial use?
APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and MY IP 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.