My IP API vs Open VSX Registry API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
My IP API vs Open VSX Registry API: common questions
Which is more reliable, My IP API or Open VSX Registry API?
On our scheduled checks, Open VSX Registry API leads on measured uptime — My IP API at 70.2% versus Open VSX Registry API 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, My IP API or Open VSX Registry API?
Open VSX Registry API has the lower median latency in our checks — My IP API responds in 300 ms versus Open VSX Registry API at 160 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 My IP API and Open VSX Registry API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — My IP API is callable with no signup, and Open VSX Registry API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call My IP API and Open VSX Registry API from the browser?
Only Open VSX Registry API 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 My IP API and Open VSX Registry API free for commercial use?
My IP API has unclear commercial terms, and Open VSX Registry 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.