Spaceflight News vs WhatIsMyIP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Spaceflight News vs WhatIsMyIP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Spaceflight News or WhatIsMyIP API?
On our scheduled checks, WhatIsMyIP API leads on measured uptime — Spaceflight News at 95.1% 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, Spaceflight News or WhatIsMyIP API?
WhatIsMyIP API has the lower median latency in our checks — Spaceflight News responds in 864 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 Spaceflight News and WhatIsMyIP API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Spaceflight News 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 Spaceflight News and WhatIsMyIP API from the browser?
Yes — both Spaceflight News 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 Spaceflight News and WhatIsMyIP API free for commercial use?
Spaceflight News 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.