Icanhazip vs serpstack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Icanhazip vs serpstack: common questions
Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or serpstack?
On our scheduled checks, serpstack leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at 26.5% versus serpstack 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 serpstack?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — Icanhazip responds in 328 ms versus serpstack at 492 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 serpstack need an API key?
Icanhazip needs no key, while serpstack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Icanhazip first.
Can I call Icanhazip and serpstack from the browser?
Only Icanhazip is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. serpstack needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Icanhazip and serpstack free for commercial use?
Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and serpstack 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.