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FIRST News API vs My IP API

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

APIFIRST News APINEW—My IP APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
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, My IP API leads on measured uptime — FIRST News API at —% versus My IP API 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 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?

Yes — both FIRST News API and My IP API 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 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.