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