HackMyIP vs Ziptastic
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HackMyIP vs Ziptastic: common questions
Which is more reliable, HackMyIP or Ziptastic?
Both are neck-and-neck — HackMyIP and Ziptastic 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 Ziptastic?
HackMyIP has the lower median latency in our checks — HackMyIP responds in 157 ms versus Ziptastic at 366 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 Ziptastic need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — HackMyIP is callable with no signup, and Ziptastic is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call HackMyIP and Ziptastic from the browser?
Yes — both HackMyIP and Ziptastic 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 Ziptastic free for commercial use?
HackMyIP allows commercial use on its free tier, and Ziptastic 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.