MY IP vs Postman Echo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MY IP vs Postman Echo: common questions
Which is more reliable, MY IP or Postman Echo?
On our scheduled checks, Postman Echo leads on measured uptime — MY IP at —% versus Postman Echo at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do MY IP and Postman Echo need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — MY IP is callable with no signup, and Postman Echo is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call MY IP and Postman Echo from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call MY IP and Postman Echo 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 and Postman Echo free for commercial use?
MY IP has unclear commercial terms, and Postman Echo 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.