Gcore CDN vs ipify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gcore CDN vs ipify: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or ipify?
On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — Gcore CDN at 100% versus ipify 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, Gcore CDN or ipify?
ipify has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus ipify at 149 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 Gcore CDN and ipify need an API key?
ipify needs no key, while Gcore CDN requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ipify first.
Can I call Gcore CDN and ipify from the browser?
Yes — both Gcore CDN and ipify 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 Gcore CDN and ipify free for commercial use?
Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and ipify 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.