InternetDB API vs Spoo.me
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
InternetDB API vs Spoo.me: common questions
Which is more reliable, InternetDB API or Spoo.me?
Both are neck-and-neck — InternetDB API and Spoo.me each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, InternetDB API or Spoo.me?
InternetDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — InternetDB API responds in 133 ms versus Spoo.me at 362 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 Spoo.me need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — InternetDB API 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 InternetDB API and Spoo.me from the browser?
Only InternetDB API 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 InternetDB API and Spoo.me free for commercial use?
InternetDB API 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.