Lowy Asia Power Index vs My IP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Lowy Asia Power Index vs My IP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Lowy Asia Power Index or My IP API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Lowy Asia Power Index and My IP API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Lowy Asia Power Index or My IP API?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — Lowy Asia Power Index responds in 558 ms versus My IP API at 306 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 Lowy Asia Power Index and My IP API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Lowy Asia Power Index is callable with no signup, and My IP API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Lowy Asia Power Index and My IP API from the browser?
Only My IP API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Lowy Asia Power Index needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Lowy Asia Power Index and My IP API free for commercial use?
Lowy Asia Power Index 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.