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FIRST News API vs My IP API

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

APIFIRST News APIHEALTHY94My IP APIDYING79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%70.2%
Uptime · 30d100%8.6%
P50 · ms310300
P95 · ms1595803
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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FIRST News API vs My IP API: common questions

Which is more reliable, FIRST News API or My IP API?

On our scheduled checks, FIRST News API leads on measured uptime — FIRST News API at 100% 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, FIRST News API or My IP API?

My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — FIRST News API responds in 310 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 FIRST News API and My IP API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — FIRST News API 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 FIRST News API and My IP API from the browser?

Only FIRST News API 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 FIRST News API and My IP API free for commercial use?

FIRST News API 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.