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HackMyIP vs ipapi.com

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

APIHackMyIPHEALTHY99ipapi.comHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms157301
P95 · ms21671575
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierCompletely free — no API key, no signupFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit100 req/windowUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

HackMyIP vs ipapi.com: common questions

Which is more reliable, HackMyIP or ipapi.com?

Both are neck-and-neck — HackMyIP and ipapi.com each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, HackMyIP or ipapi.com?

HackMyIP has the lower median latency in our checks — HackMyIP responds in 157 ms versus ipapi.com at 301 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.com need an API key?

HackMyIP needs no key, while ipapi.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for HackMyIP first.

Can I call HackMyIP and ipapi.com from the browser?

Only HackMyIP is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ipapi.com needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are HackMyIP and ipapi.com free for commercial use?

HackMyIP allows commercial use on its free tier, and ipapi.com 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.