ipify vs Kroki
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ipify vs Kroki: common questions
Which is more reliable, ipify or Kroki?
On our scheduled checks, Kroki leads on measured uptime — ipify at 99.02% versus Kroki 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 Kroki?
ipify has the lower median latency in our checks — ipify responds in 149 ms versus Kroki at 633 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 Kroki need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ipify is callable with no signup, and Kroki is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ipify and Kroki from the browser?
Yes — both ipify and Kroki 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 Kroki free for commercial use?
ipify allows commercial use on its free tier, and Kroki 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.