MY IP vs RSQ API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MY IP vs RSQ API: common questions
Which is more reliable, MY IP or RSQ API?
On our scheduled checks, RSQ API leads on measured uptime — MY IP at 82.4% versus RSQ API 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 RSQ API?
MY IP has the lower median latency in our checks — MY IP responds in 210 ms versus RSQ API at 783 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 and RSQ API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — MY IP is callable with no signup, and RSQ API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call MY IP and RSQ API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call MY IP and RSQ API 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 RSQ API free for commercial use?
MY IP has unclear commercial terms, and RSQ API 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.