GeoNet API vs Icanhazip
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GeoNet API vs Icanhazip: common questions
Which is more reliable, GeoNet API or Icanhazip?
On our scheduled checks, GeoNet API leads on measured uptime — GeoNet API at 100% versus Icanhazip at 26.5% 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, GeoNet API or Icanhazip?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoNet API responds in 2533 ms versus Icanhazip at 328 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 GeoNet API and Icanhazip need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — GeoNet API is callable with no signup, and Icanhazip is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call GeoNet API and Icanhazip from the browser?
Yes — both GeoNet API and Icanhazip 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 GeoNet API and Icanhazip free for commercial use?
GeoNet API has unclear commercial terms, and Icanhazip 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.