HackMyIP vs VA Facilities
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HackMyIP vs VA Facilities: common questions
Which is more reliable, HackMyIP or VA Facilities?
On our scheduled checks, HackMyIP leads on measured uptime — HackMyIP at 100% versus VA Facilities at 99.44% 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 VA Facilities?
HackMyIP has the lower median latency in our checks — HackMyIP responds in 155 ms versus VA Facilities at 876 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 VA Facilities need an API key?
HackMyIP needs no key, while VA Facilities requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for HackMyIP first.
Can I call HackMyIP and VA Facilities from the browser?
Only HackMyIP is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. VA Facilities needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are HackMyIP and VA Facilities free for commercial use?
HackMyIP allows commercial use on its free tier, and VA Facilities 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.