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GNews vs My IP API

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

APIGNewsNEW—My IP APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GNews vs My IP API: common questions

Which is more reliable, GNews or My IP API?

On our scheduled checks, My IP API leads on measured uptime — GNews at —% versus My IP API 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 GNews and My IP API need an API key?

My IP API needs no key, while GNews requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for My IP API first.

Can I call GNews and My IP API from the browser?

Yes — both GNews and My IP API 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 GNews and My IP API free for commercial use?

GNews 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.