Httpbingo vs Icanhazip
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Httpbingo vs Icanhazip: common questions
Which is more reliable, Httpbingo or Icanhazip?
On our scheduled checks, Httpbingo leads on measured uptime — Httpbingo at 100% versus Icanhazip at 26.5% 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, Httpbingo or Icanhazip?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — Httpbingo responds in 411 ms versus Icanhazip at 328 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 Httpbingo and Icanhazip need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Httpbingo is callable with no signup, and Icanhazip is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Httpbingo and Icanhazip from the browser?
Yes — both Httpbingo and Icanhazip 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 Httpbingo and Icanhazip free for commercial use?
Httpbingo has unclear commercial terms, and Icanhazip 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.