BdAPIs vs HackMyIP
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BdAPIs vs HackMyIP: common questions
Which is more reliable, BdAPIs or HackMyIP?
On our scheduled checks, HackMyIP leads on measured uptime — BdAPIs at 94.4% versus HackMyIP at 100% 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, BdAPIs or HackMyIP?
HackMyIP has the lower median latency in our checks — BdAPIs responds in 683 ms versus HackMyIP at 155 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 BdAPIs and HackMyIP need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BdAPIs 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 BdAPIs and HackMyIP from the browser?
Yes — both BdAPIs 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 BdAPIs and HackMyIP free for commercial use?
BdAPIs 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.