Arul's IP API vs BdAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Arul's IP API vs BdAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, Arul's IP API or BdAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, Arul's IP API leads on measured uptime — Arul's IP API at 100% versus BdAPIs at 94.4% 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, Arul's IP API or BdAPIs?
Arul's IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — Arul's IP API responds in 181 ms versus BdAPIs at 683 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 Arul's IP API and BdAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Arul's IP API is callable with no signup, and BdAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Arul's IP API and BdAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both Arul's IP API and BdAPIs 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 Arul's IP API and BdAPIs free for commercial use?
Arul's IP API has unclear commercial terms, and BdAPIs 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.