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ipify vs WakaTime

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

APIipifyHEALTHY—WakaTimeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licensen/aUnverified
Free tierUnlimitedFree public endpoints; personal data needs API key/OAuth
Rate limitNoneUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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ipify vs WakaTime: common questions

Which is more reliable, ipify or WakaTime?

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

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

Can I call ipify and WakaTime from the browser?

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

Are ipify and WakaTime free for commercial use?

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