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ipify vs OOPSpam

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

APIipifyHEALTHY—OOPSpamNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licensen/aUnverified
Free tierUnlimitedFree — limits not published
Rate limitNone1000 req/window · 999 remaining
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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ipify vs OOPSpam: common questions

Which is more reliable, ipify or OOPSpam?

On our scheduled checks, OOPSpam leads on measured uptime — ipify at —% versus OOPSpam 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 ipify and OOPSpam need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ipify is callable with no signup, and OOPSpam is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ipify and OOPSpam from the browser?

Only ipify is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OOPSpam needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ipify and OOPSpam free for commercial use?

ipify allows commercial use on its free tier, and OOPSpam 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.