My IP API vs Umeå Open Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
My IP API vs Umeå Open Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, My IP API or Umeå Open Data?
On our scheduled checks, Umeå Open Data leads on measured uptime — My IP API at 70.2% versus Umeå Open Data at 93.3% 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 Umeå Open Data?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — My IP API responds in 300 ms versus Umeå Open Data at 1151 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 Umeå Open Data need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — My IP API is callable with no signup, and Umeå Open Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call My IP API and Umeå Open Data from the browser?
Only Umeå Open Data 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 Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?
My IP API has unclear commercial terms, and Umeå Open Data 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.