Drupal.org vs My IP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Drupal.org vs My IP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or My IP API?
On our scheduled checks, Drupal.org leads on measured uptime — Drupal.org 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, Drupal.org or My IP API?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 881 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 Drupal.org and My IP API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Drupal.org 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 Drupal.org and My IP API from the browser?
Only Drupal.org 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 Drupal.org and My IP API free for commercial use?
Drupal.org 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.