IPASIS vs Urlbox API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPASIS vs Urlbox API: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPASIS or Urlbox API?
On our scheduled checks, Urlbox API leads on measured uptime — IPASIS at —% versus Urlbox API 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 IPASIS and Urlbox API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — IPASIS uses an API key and Urlbox API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call IPASIS and Urlbox API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IPASIS and Urlbox API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are IPASIS and Urlbox API free for commercial use?
IPASIS has unclear commercial terms, and Urlbox API 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.