Hipsum vs MY IP
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Hipsum vs MY IP: common questions
Which is more reliable, Hipsum or MY IP?
On our scheduled checks, Hipsum leads on measured uptime — Hipsum at 100% versus MY IP at 82.4% 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, Hipsum or MY IP?
MY IP has the lower median latency in our checks — Hipsum responds in 723 ms versus MY IP at 210 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 Hipsum and MY IP need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Hipsum is callable with no signup, and MY IP is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Hipsum and MY IP from the browser?
Only Hipsum is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MY IP needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Hipsum and MY IP free for commercial use?
Hipsum has unclear commercial terms, and MY IP 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.