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Buddy vs My IP API

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

APIBuddyDEAD0My IP APIDYING79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%70.2%
Uptime · 30d0.0%8.6%
P50 · ms—300
P95 · ms—803
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddy vs My IP API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddy or My IP API?

On our scheduled checks, My IP API leads on measured uptime — Buddy at 0.0% versus My IP API at 70.2% 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 Buddy and My IP API need an API key?

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

Can I call Buddy and My IP API from the browser?

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

Are Buddy and My IP API free for commercial use?

Buddy 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.