IPLocate vs MY IP

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%82.4%
Uptime · 30d100%70.0%
P50 · ms21210
P95 · ms821145
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 721s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IPLocate vs MY IP: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPLocate or MY IP?

On our scheduled checks, IPLocate leads on measured uptime — IPLocate at 100% versus MY IP at 82.4% 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, IPLocate or MY IP?

IPLocate has the lower median latency in our checks — IPLocate responds in 21 ms versus MY IP at 210 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 IPLocate and MY IP need an API key?

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

Can I call IPLocate and MY IP from the browser?

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

Are IPLocate and MY IP free for commercial use?

IPLocate has unclear commercial terms, and MY IP 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.