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Florida Man vs Lookup.im API

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

APIFlorida ManHEALTHY97Lookup.im APIHEALTHY84
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.0%99.02%
Uptime · 30d96.7%100%
P50 · ms2551158
P95 · ms8973581
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseMIT (repository license)Unverified
Free tierFree — static JSON on GitHub Pages, no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished (served via GitHub Pages)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Florida Man vs Lookup.im API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Florida Man or Lookup.im API?

On our scheduled checks, Lookup.im API leads on measured uptime — Florida Man at 98.0% versus Lookup.im API at 99.02% 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, Florida Man or Lookup.im API?

Florida Man has the lower median latency in our checks — Florida Man responds in 255 ms versus Lookup.im API at 1158 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 Florida Man and Lookup.im API need an API key?

Florida Man needs no key, while Lookup.im API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Florida Man first.

Can I call Florida Man and Lookup.im API from the browser?

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

Are Florida Man and Lookup.im API free for commercial use?

Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier, and Lookup.im 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.