ipify vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ipify vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, ipify or ScrapingDog?
On our scheduled checks, ScrapingDog leads on measured uptime — ipify at 99.02% versus ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingDog?
ipify has the lower median latency in our checks — ipify responds in 149 ms versus ScrapingDog at 195 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 ScrapingDog need an API key?
ipify needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ipify first.
Can I call ipify and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Yes — both ipify and ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
ipify allows commercial use on its free tier, and ScrapingDog 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.