Icanhazip vs WakaTime
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Icanhazip vs WakaTime: common questions
Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or WakaTime?
On our scheduled checks, WakaTime leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at 26.5% versus WakaTime 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 WakaTime?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — Icanhazip responds in 328 ms versus WakaTime at 969 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 WakaTime need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Icanhazip is callable with no signup, and WakaTime is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Icanhazip and WakaTime from the browser?
Only Icanhazip is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. WakaTime needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Icanhazip and WakaTime free for commercial use?
Icanhazip has unclear commercial terms, and WakaTime 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.