ipify vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ipify vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, ipify or SampleAPIs?
Both are neck-and-neck — ipify and SampleAPIs each measure 99.44% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, ipify or SampleAPIs?
ipify has the lower median latency in our checks — ipify responds in 81 ms versus SampleAPIs at 347 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 SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ipify is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ipify and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both ipify and SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
ipify allows commercial use on its free tier, and SampleAPIs 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.