shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

IP Proxy Detection vs URLScan.io

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

APIIP Proxy DetectionNEW—URLScan.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished30 req/window · 29 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IP Proxy Detection vs URLScan.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Proxy Detection or URLScan.io?

On our scheduled checks, URLScan.io leads on measured uptime — IP Proxy Detection at —% versus URLScan.io 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 URLScan.io need an API key?

IP Proxy Detection needs no key, while URLScan.io 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 URLScan.io from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IP Proxy Detection and URLScan.io 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 URLScan.io free for commercial use?

IP Proxy Detection has unclear commercial terms, and URLScan.io 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.