GLEIF LEI API vs My IP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GLEIF LEI API vs My IP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, GLEIF LEI API or My IP API?
On our scheduled checks, GLEIF LEI API leads on measured uptime — GLEIF LEI API at 100% versus My IP API at 70.2% 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, GLEIF LEI API or My IP API?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — GLEIF LEI API responds in 620 ms versus My IP API at 300 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 GLEIF LEI API and My IP API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — GLEIF LEI API is callable with no signup, and My IP API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call GLEIF LEI API and My IP API from the browser?
Only GLEIF LEI API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. My IP API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are GLEIF LEI API and My IP API free for commercial use?
GLEIF LEI API has unclear commercial terms, and My IP 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.