My IP API vs SnapshotAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
My IP API vs SnapshotAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, My IP API or SnapshotAPI?
On our scheduled checks, My IP API leads on measured uptime — My IP API at 100% versus SnapshotAPI at 6.9% 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 SnapshotAPI?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — My IP API responds in 306 ms versus SnapshotAPI at 396 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 SnapshotAPI need an API key?
My IP API needs no key, while SnapshotAPI 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 SnapshotAPI from the browser?
Only My IP API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SnapshotAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are My IP API and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?
My IP API has unclear commercial terms, and SnapshotAPI 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.