HTTPie vs ip-api.com
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HTTPie vs ip-api.com: common questions
Which is more reliable, HTTPie or ip-api.com?
On our scheduled checks, HTTPie leads on measured uptime — HTTPie at 100% versus ip-api.com at 99.02% 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, HTTPie or ip-api.com?
ip-api.com has the lower median latency in our checks — HTTPie responds in 272 ms versus ip-api.com at 33 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 HTTPie and ip-api.com need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — HTTPie is callable with no signup, and ip-api.com is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call HTTPie and ip-api.com from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call HTTPie and ip-api.com from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are HTTPie and ip-api.com free for commercial use?
HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and ip-api.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.