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Icanhazip vs PaperClean

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

APIIcanhazipDEAD0PaperCleanDEAD0
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 required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Icanhazip vs PaperClean: common questions

Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or PaperClean?

Both are neck-and-neck — Icanhazip and PaperClean 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 PaperClean need an API key?

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

Can I call Icanhazip and PaperClean from the browser?

Yes — both Icanhazip and PaperClean 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 PaperClean free for commercial use?

Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and PaperClean 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.