My IP API vs REST Countries
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
My IP API vs REST Countries: common questions
Which is more reliable, My IP API or REST Countries?
Both are neck-and-neck — My IP API and REST Countries 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 REST Countries?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — My IP API responds in 306 ms versus REST Countries at 328 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 REST Countries need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — My IP API is callable with no signup, and REST Countries is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call My IP API and REST Countries from the browser?
Only My IP API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. REST Countries needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are My IP API and REST Countries free for commercial use?
My IP API has unclear commercial terms, and REST Countries allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.