Fake JSON API vs Icanhazip
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fake JSON API vs Icanhazip: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fake JSON API or Icanhazip?
On our scheduled checks, Icanhazip leads on measured uptime — Fake JSON API at —% versus Icanhazip at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Fake JSON API and Icanhazip need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Fake JSON API is callable with no signup, and Icanhazip is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Fake JSON API and Icanhazip from the browser?
Yes — both Fake JSON API and Icanhazip 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 Fake JSON API and Icanhazip free for commercial use?
Fake JSON API has unclear commercial terms, and Icanhazip 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.