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FakerAPI vs Icanhazip

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIFakerAPIDEAD0IcanhazipDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakerAPI vs Icanhazip: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or Icanhazip?

Both are neck-and-neck — FakerAPI and Icanhazip each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do FakerAPI and Icanhazip need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — FakerAPI 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 FakerAPI and Icanhazip from the browser?

Only Icanhazip is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FakerAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are FakerAPI and Icanhazip free for commercial use?

FakerAPI 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.