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ipify vs TotalShiftLeft Sandbox

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

APIipifyHEALTHY—TotalShiftLeft SandboxNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licensen/aUnverified
Free tierUnlimitedFree — open sandbox, auth optional
Rate limitNone100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ipify vs TotalShiftLeft Sandbox: common questions

Which is more reliable, ipify or TotalShiftLeft Sandbox?

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

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

Can I call ipify and TotalShiftLeft Sandbox from the browser?

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

Are ipify and TotalShiftLeft Sandbox free for commercial use?

ipify allows commercial use on its free tier, and TotalShiftLeft Sandbox 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.