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GitHub REST API vs Icanhazip

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

APIGitHub REST APINEW—IcanhazipNEW—
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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GitHub REST API vs Icanhazip: common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub REST API or Icanhazip?

On our scheduled checks, Icanhazip leads on measured uptime — GitHub REST API at —% versus Icanhazip 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 GitHub REST API and Icanhazip need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GitHub REST 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 GitHub REST API and Icanhazip from the browser?

Yes — both GitHub REST 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 GitHub REST API and Icanhazip free for commercial use?

GitHub REST 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.