IP Proxy Detection vs Portscan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IP Proxy Detection vs Portscan: common questions
Which is more reliable, IP Proxy Detection or Portscan?
On our scheduled checks, IP Proxy Detection leads on measured uptime — IP Proxy Detection at 100% versus Portscan at 99.02% 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, IP Proxy Detection or Portscan?
IP Proxy Detection has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Proxy Detection responds in 323 ms versus Portscan at 335 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 IP Proxy Detection and Portscan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — IP Proxy Detection is callable with no signup, and Portscan is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call IP Proxy Detection and Portscan from the browser?
Only Portscan is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IP Proxy Detection needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are IP Proxy Detection and Portscan free for commercial use?
IP Proxy Detection has unclear commercial terms, and Portscan 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.