Icanhazip vs Spoo.me
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Icanhazip vs Spoo.me: common questions
Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or Spoo.me?
On our scheduled checks, Spoo.me leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at —% versus Spoo.me at —% 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 Spoo.me need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Icanhazip is callable with no signup, and Spoo.me is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Icanhazip and Spoo.me from the browser?
Only Icanhazip is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Spoo.me needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Icanhazip and Spoo.me free for commercial use?
Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.