IP Proxy Detection vs FilterLists
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IP Proxy Detection vs FilterLists: common questions
Which is more reliable, IP Proxy Detection or FilterLists?
On our scheduled checks, FilterLists leads on measured uptime — IP Proxy Detection at —% versus FilterLists at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do IP Proxy Detection and FilterLists need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — IP Proxy Detection is callable with no signup, and FilterLists is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call IP Proxy Detection and FilterLists from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IP Proxy Detection and FilterLists from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are IP Proxy Detection and FilterLists free for commercial use?
IP Proxy Detection has unclear commercial terms, and FilterLists 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.