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