My IP API vs Wikidata
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
My IP API vs Wikidata: common questions
Which is more reliable, My IP API or Wikidata?
On our scheduled checks, Wikidata leads on measured uptime — My IP API at 70.2% versus Wikidata 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 Wikidata?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — My IP API responds in 300 ms versus Wikidata at 399 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 Wikidata need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — My IP API is callable with no signup, and Wikidata is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call My IP API and Wikidata from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call My IP API and Wikidata 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 Wikidata free for commercial use?
My IP API has unclear commercial terms, and Wikidata 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.