Icanhazip vs Shotstack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Icanhazip vs Shotstack: common questions
Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or Shotstack?
On our scheduled checks, Shotstack leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at 26.5% versus Shotstack at 100% 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 Shotstack?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — Icanhazip responds in 328 ms versus Shotstack at 1167 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 Shotstack need an API key?
Icanhazip needs no key, while Shotstack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Icanhazip first.
Can I call Icanhazip and Shotstack from the browser?
Yes — both Icanhazip and Shotstack 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 Shotstack free for commercial use?
Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and Shotstack 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.