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