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Icanhazip vs ParlayAPI

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

APIIcanhazipDEAD0ParlayAPIREACHABLE88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%87.5%
Uptime · 30d0.0%87.5%
P50 · ms—211
P95 · ms—1536
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
operationalpartialdownno data

Icanhazip vs ParlayAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or ParlayAPI?

On our scheduled checks, ParlayAPI leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at 0.0% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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 ParlayAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Icanhazip and ParlayAPI from the browser?

Only Icanhazip is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ParlayAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Icanhazip and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?

Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.