Icanhazip vs PageBolt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Icanhazip vs PageBolt: common questions
Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or PageBolt?
On our scheduled checks, PageBolt leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at 26.5% versus PageBolt 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, Icanhazip or PageBolt?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — Icanhazip responds in 328 ms versus PageBolt at 751 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 Icanhazip and PageBolt need an API key?
Icanhazip needs no key, while PageBolt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Icanhazip first.
Can I call Icanhazip and PageBolt from the browser?
Only Icanhazip is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PageBolt needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Icanhazip and PageBolt free for commercial use?
Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and PageBolt 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.