Icanhazip vs VerifyEd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Icanhazip vs VerifyEd: common questions
Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or VerifyEd?
On our scheduled checks, VerifyEd leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at 26.5% versus VerifyEd at 97.1% 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 VerifyEd?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — Icanhazip responds in 328 ms versus VerifyEd at 1933 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 VerifyEd need an API key?
Icanhazip needs no key, while VerifyEd requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Icanhazip first.
Can I call Icanhazip and VerifyEd from the browser?
Only Icanhazip is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. VerifyEd needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Icanhazip and VerifyEd free for commercial use?
Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and VerifyEd 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.