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Icanhazip vs OCR.Space

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

APIIcanhazipDEAD0OCR.SpaceDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Icanhazip vs OCR.Space: common questions

Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or OCR.Space?

Both are neck-and-neck — Icanhazip and OCR.Space each measure 0.0% 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.

Do Icanhazip and OCR.Space need an API key?

Icanhazip needs no key, while OCR.Space requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Icanhazip first.

Can I call Icanhazip and OCR.Space from the browser?

Yes — both Icanhazip and OCR.Space 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 Icanhazip and OCR.Space free for commercial use?

Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and OCR.Space 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.