Kaggle vs My IP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Kaggle vs My IP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Kaggle or My IP API?
On our scheduled checks, Kaggle leads on measured uptime — Kaggle at 100% versus My IP API at 70.2% 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, Kaggle or My IP API?
Kaggle has the lower median latency in our checks — Kaggle responds in 157 ms versus My IP API at 300 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 Kaggle and My IP API need an API key?
My IP API needs no key, while Kaggle requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for My IP API first.
Can I call Kaggle and My IP API from the browser?
Only Kaggle is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. My IP API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Kaggle and My IP API free for commercial use?
Kaggle has unclear commercial terms, and My IP API 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.