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Mediastack vs My IP API

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

APIMediastackHEALTHY93My IP APIHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms449306
P95 · ms1356700
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Mediastack vs My IP API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Mediastack or My IP API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Mediastack 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, Mediastack or My IP API?

My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — Mediastack responds in 449 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 Mediastack and My IP API need an API key?

My IP API needs no key, while Mediastack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for My IP API first.

Can I call Mediastack and My IP API from the browser?

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

Are Mediastack and My IP API free for commercial use?

Mediastack 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.