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BdAPIs vs IPWhois

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBdAPIsNEW—IPWhoisNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limit100 req/window · 98 remaining · resets 324Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BdAPIs vs IPWhois: common questions

Which is more reliable, BdAPIs or IPWhois?

On our scheduled checks, IPWhois leads on measured uptime — BdAPIs at —% versus IPWhois at —% 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 BdAPIs and IPWhois need an API key?

BdAPIs needs no key, while IPWhois requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BdAPIs first.

Can I call BdAPIs and IPWhois from the browser?

Only BdAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IPWhois needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are BdAPIs and IPWhois free for commercial use?

BdAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and IPWhois 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.