IP Proxy Detection vs SniffCat
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IP Proxy Detection vs SniffCat: common questions
Which is more reliable, IP Proxy Detection or SniffCat?
On our scheduled checks, IP Proxy Detection leads on measured uptime — IP Proxy Detection at 100% versus SniffCat at 83.3% 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 SniffCat?
SniffCat has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Proxy Detection responds in 323 ms versus SniffCat at 290 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 SniffCat need an API key?
IP Proxy Detection needs no key, while SniffCat requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IP Proxy Detection first.
Can I call IP Proxy Detection and SniffCat from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IP Proxy Detection and SniffCat 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 SniffCat free for commercial use?
IP Proxy Detection has unclear commercial terms, and SniffCat allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.