HackMyIP vs ipapi.co
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HackMyIP vs ipapi.co: common questions
Which is more reliable, HackMyIP or ipapi.co?
On our scheduled checks, HackMyIP leads on measured uptime — HackMyIP at 100% versus ipapi.co at 1.0% 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, HackMyIP or ipapi.co?
HackMyIP has the lower median latency in our checks — HackMyIP responds in 157 ms versus ipapi.co at 440 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 HackMyIP and ipapi.co need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — HackMyIP is callable with no signup, and ipapi.co is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call HackMyIP and ipapi.co from the browser?
Yes — both HackMyIP and ipapi.co 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 HackMyIP and ipapi.co free for commercial use?
HackMyIP allows commercial use on its free tier, and ipapi.co 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.