ELI vs MY IP
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ELI vs MY IP: common questions
Which is more reliable, ELI or MY IP?
On our scheduled checks, ELI leads on measured uptime — ELI at 99.02% versus MY IP at 82.4% 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 MY IP?
MY IP has the lower median latency in our checks — ELI responds in 591 ms versus MY IP at 210 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 MY IP need an API key?
MY IP needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for MY IP first.
Can I call ELI and MY IP from the browser?
Only ELI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MY IP needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ELI and MY IP free for commercial use?
ELI has unclear commercial terms, and MY IP 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.