DownStatus vs ipify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs ipify: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or ipify?
On our scheduled checks, ipify leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus ipify at 99.02% 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, DownStatus or ipify?
ipify has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus ipify at 149 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 DownStatus and ipify need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and ipify is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and ipify from the browser?
Only ipify is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DownStatus needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DownStatus and ipify free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and ipify 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.