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Icanhazip vs Render API

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

APIIcanhazipDEAD0Render APIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
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 Render API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or Render API?

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

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

Can I call Icanhazip and Render API from the browser?

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

Are Icanhazip and Render API free for commercial use?

Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and Render API 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.