Arul's IP API vs HackMyIP
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Arul's IP API vs HackMyIP: common questions
Which is more reliable, Arul's IP API or HackMyIP?
Both are neck-and-neck — Arul's IP API and HackMyIP each measure 100% 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, Arul's IP API or HackMyIP?
HackMyIP has the lower median latency in our checks — Arul's IP API responds in 502 ms versus HackMyIP at 157 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 HackMyIP need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Arul's IP API is callable with no signup, and HackMyIP is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Arul's IP API and HackMyIP from the browser?
Yes — both Arul's IP API and HackMyIP 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 HackMyIP free for commercial use?
Arul's IP API has unclear commercial terms, and HackMyIP 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.