CheapShark API vs My IP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CheapShark API vs My IP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or My IP API?
On our scheduled checks, CheapShark API leads on measured uptime — CheapShark API at 98.9% 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.
Which is faster, CheapShark API or My IP API?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 415 ms versus My IP API at 300 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 CheapShark API and My IP API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CheapShark API 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 CheapShark API and My IP API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call CheapShark API and My IP API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are CheapShark API and My IP API free for commercial use?
CheapShark API 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.