Yes-as-a-Service vs ipify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Yes-as-a-Service vs ipify: common questions
Which is more reliable, Yes-as-a-Service or ipify?
Only ipify is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.
Do Yes-as-a-Service and ipify need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Yes-as-a-Service is callable with no signup, and ipify is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Yes-as-a-Service and ipify from the browser?
Yes — both Yes-as-a-Service and ipify 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 Yes-as-a-Service and ipify free for commercial use?
Yes-as-a-Service has unclear commercial terms, and ipify allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.