Autoscrape API vs Icanhazip
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs Icanhazip: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or Icanhazip?
On our scheduled checks, Autoscrape API leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus Icanhazip at 0.0% 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 Autoscrape API and Icanhazip need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Autoscrape API is callable with no signup, and Icanhazip is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Autoscrape API and Icanhazip from the browser?
Only Icanhazip is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Autoscrape API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Autoscrape API and Icanhazip free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and Icanhazip 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.