RSS2JSON vs WhatIsMyIP API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d96.1%100%
Uptime · 30d96.7%100%
P50 · ms178227
P95 · ms1882672
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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RSS2JSON vs WhatIsMyIP API: common questions

Which is more reliable, RSS2JSON or WhatIsMyIP API?

On our scheduled checks, WhatIsMyIP API leads on measured uptime — RSS2JSON at 96.1% 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, RSS2JSON or WhatIsMyIP API?

RSS2JSON has the lower median latency in our checks — RSS2JSON responds in 178 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 RSS2JSON and WhatIsMyIP API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — RSS2JSON 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 RSS2JSON and WhatIsMyIP API from the browser?

Yes — both RSS2JSON and WhatIsMyIP API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are RSS2JSON and WhatIsMyIP API free for commercial use?

RSS2JSON 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.