ELI vs ipify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs ipify: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or ipify?
On our scheduled checks, ipify leads on measured uptime — ELI at 98.9% versus ipify at 99.44% 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, ELI or ipify?
ipify has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 655 ms versus ipify at 81 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 ELI and ipify need an API key?
ipify needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ipify first.
Can I call ELI and ipify from the browser?
Yes — both ELI and ipify 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 ELI and ipify free for commercial use?
ELI 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.