InternetDB API vs MY IP

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%70.0%
P50 · ms133210
P95 · ms22601145
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 721s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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InternetDB API vs MY IP: common questions

Which is more reliable, InternetDB API or MY IP?

On our scheduled checks, InternetDB API leads on measured uptime — InternetDB API at 100% versus MY IP at 82.4% 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, InternetDB API or MY IP?

InternetDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — InternetDB API responds in 133 ms versus MY IP at 210 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 InternetDB API and MY IP need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — InternetDB API is callable with no signup, and MY IP is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call InternetDB API and MY IP from the browser?

Only InternetDB API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MY IP needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are InternetDB API and MY IP free for commercial use?

InternetDB API has unclear commercial terms, and MY IP 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.