My IP API vs Sofiaplan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
My IP API vs Sofiaplan: common questions
Which is more reliable, My IP API or Sofiaplan?
On our scheduled checks, Sofiaplan leads on measured uptime — My IP API at 70.2% versus Sofiaplan 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 Sofiaplan?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — My IP API responds in 300 ms versus Sofiaplan at 861 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 Sofiaplan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — My IP API is callable with no signup, and Sofiaplan is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call My IP API and Sofiaplan from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call My IP API and Sofiaplan from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are My IP API and Sofiaplan free for commercial use?
My IP API has unclear commercial terms, and Sofiaplan 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.