MY IP vs RandomUser
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MY IP vs RandomUser: common questions
Which is more reliable, MY IP or RandomUser?
On our scheduled checks, RandomUser leads on measured uptime — MY IP at 82.4% versus RandomUser 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 or RandomUser?
They're evenly matched on speed — both MY IP and RandomUser post a 210 ms median (P50) in our checks. Look at the P95 row above if worst-case latency matters more than the typical response for your use case.
Do MY IP and RandomUser need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — MY IP is callable with no signup, and RandomUser is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call MY IP and RandomUser from the browser?
Only RandomUser is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MY IP needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are MY IP and RandomUser free for commercial use?
MY IP has unclear commercial terms, and RandomUser 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.