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MY IP vs VATlayer

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIMY IPNEW—VATlayerNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MY IP vs VATlayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, MY IP or VATlayer?

On our scheduled checks, VATlayer leads on measured uptime — MY IP at —% versus VATlayer 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 VATlayer need an API key?

MY IP needs no key, while VATlayer requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for MY IP first.

Can I call MY IP and VATlayer from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call MY IP and VATlayer 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 VATlayer free for commercial use?

MY IP has unclear commercial terms, and VATlayer 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.