Universities List vs WhatIsMyIP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Universities List vs WhatIsMyIP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Universities List or WhatIsMyIP API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Universities List and WhatIsMyIP API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Universities List or WhatIsMyIP API?
WhatIsMyIP API has the lower median latency in our checks — Universities List responds in 510 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 Universities List and WhatIsMyIP API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Universities List 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 Universities List and WhatIsMyIP API from the browser?
Only WhatIsMyIP API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Universities List needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Universities List and WhatIsMyIP API free for commercial use?
Universities List 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.