Icanhazip vs UrlBae
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Icanhazip vs UrlBae: common questions
Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or UrlBae?
On our scheduled checks, Icanhazip leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at 26.5% versus UrlBae at 1.0% 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 UrlBae?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — Icanhazip responds in 328 ms versus UrlBae at 1158 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 UrlBae need an API key?
Icanhazip needs no key, while UrlBae requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Icanhazip first.
Can I call Icanhazip and UrlBae from the browser?
Only Icanhazip is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. UrlBae needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Icanhazip and UrlBae free for commercial use?
Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and UrlBae 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.