IPMA vs UK Carbon Intensity
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IPMA vs UK Carbon Intensity: common questions
Which is more reliable, IPMA or UK Carbon Intensity?
On our scheduled checks, UK Carbon Intensity leads on measured uptime — IPMA at 98.0% versus UK Carbon Intensity 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, IPMA or UK Carbon Intensity?
UK Carbon Intensity has the lower median latency in our checks — IPMA responds in 1024 ms versus UK Carbon Intensity at 789 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 IPMA and UK Carbon Intensity need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — IPMA is callable with no signup, and UK Carbon Intensity is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call IPMA and UK Carbon Intensity from the browser?
Yes — both IPMA and UK Carbon Intensity 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 IPMA and UK Carbon Intensity free for commercial use?
IPMA has unclear commercial terms, and UK Carbon Intensity allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.