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Icanhazip vs MY IP

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIIcanhazipNEW—MY IPNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Icanhazip vs MY IP: common questions

Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or MY IP?

On our scheduled checks, MY IP leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at —% versus MY IP at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Icanhazip and MY IP need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Icanhazip 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 Icanhazip and MY IP from the browser?

Only Icanhazip 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 Icanhazip and MY IP free for commercial use?

Icanhazip 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.