Currents vs My IP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Currents vs My IP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Currents or My IP API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Currents and My IP API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Currents or My IP API?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — Currents responds in 586 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 Currents and My IP API need an API key?
My IP API needs no key, while Currents requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for My IP API first.
Can I call Currents and My IP API from the browser?
Only My IP API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Currents needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Currents and My IP API free for commercial use?
Currents 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.