Icanhazip vs RubyGems
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Icanhazip vs RubyGems: common questions
Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or RubyGems?
On our scheduled checks, RubyGems leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at 26.5% versus RubyGems 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 RubyGems?
RubyGems has the lower median latency in our checks — Icanhazip responds in 328 ms versus RubyGems at 311 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 RubyGems need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Icanhazip is callable with no signup, and RubyGems is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Icanhazip and RubyGems from the browser?
Yes — both Icanhazip and RubyGems 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 RubyGems free for commercial use?
Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and RubyGems 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.