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FreeIPAPI vs HackMyIP

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

APIFreeIPAPINEW—HackMyIPNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedCompletely free — no API key, no signup
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FreeIPAPI vs HackMyIP: common questions

Which is more reliable, FreeIPAPI or HackMyIP?

On our scheduled checks, HackMyIP leads on measured uptime — FreeIPAPI at —% versus HackMyIP 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 FreeIPAPI and HackMyIP need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — FreeIPAPI is callable with no signup, and HackMyIP is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call FreeIPAPI and HackMyIP from the browser?

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

Are FreeIPAPI and HackMyIP free for commercial use?

FreeIPAPI has unclear commercial terms, and HackMyIP allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.