BotsArchive vs My IP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BotsArchive vs My IP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, BotsArchive or My IP API?
On our scheduled checks, My IP API leads on measured uptime — BotsArchive at 97.1% versus My IP API 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, BotsArchive or My IP API?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — BotsArchive responds in 790 ms versus My IP API at 306 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 BotsArchive and My IP API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BotsArchive is callable with no signup, and My IP API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BotsArchive and My IP API from the browser?
Yes — both BotsArchive and My IP API 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 BotsArchive and My IP API free for commercial use?
BotsArchive has unclear commercial terms, and My IP API 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.