My IP API vs Platzi Fake Store
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
My IP API vs Platzi Fake Store: common questions
Which is more reliable, My IP API or Platzi Fake Store?
Both are neck-and-neck — My IP API and Platzi Fake Store 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, My IP API or Platzi Fake Store?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — My IP API responds in 306 ms versus Platzi Fake Store at 586 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 Platzi Fake Store need an API key?
My IP API needs no key, while Platzi Fake Store requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for My IP API first.
Can I call My IP API and Platzi Fake Store from the browser?
Yes — both My IP API and Platzi Fake Store send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are My IP API and Platzi Fake Store free for commercial use?
My IP API has unclear commercial terms, and Platzi Fake Store 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.