openAFRICA vs WhatIsMyIP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
openAFRICA vs WhatIsMyIP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, openAFRICA or WhatIsMyIP API?
On our scheduled checks, WhatIsMyIP API leads on measured uptime — openAFRICA at 1.0% versus WhatIsMyIP 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, openAFRICA or WhatIsMyIP API?
openAFRICA has the lower median latency in our checks — openAFRICA responds in 177 ms versus WhatIsMyIP API at 227 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 openAFRICA and WhatIsMyIP API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — openAFRICA is callable with no signup, and WhatIsMyIP API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call openAFRICA and WhatIsMyIP API from the browser?
Only WhatIsMyIP API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. openAFRICA needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are openAFRICA and WhatIsMyIP API free for commercial use?
openAFRICA has unclear commercial terms, and WhatIsMyIP 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.