ipify vs jsDelivr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ipify vs jsDelivr: common questions
Which is more reliable, ipify or jsDelivr?
On our scheduled checks, jsDelivr leads on measured uptime — ipify at 99.02% versus jsDelivr at 100% 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, ipify or jsDelivr?
ipify has the lower median latency in our checks — ipify responds in 149 ms versus jsDelivr at 181 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 ipify and jsDelivr need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ipify is callable with no signup, and jsDelivr is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ipify and jsDelivr from the browser?
Yes — both ipify and jsDelivr send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are ipify and jsDelivr free for commercial use?
ipify allows commercial use on its free tier, and jsDelivr 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.