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?
On our scheduled checks, Lowy Asia Power Index leads on measured uptime — Lowy Asia Power Index at 100% versus My IP API at 69.4% 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, 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 566 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 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?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Lowy Asia Power Index and My IP API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
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.