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Abstract Email Validation vs ddownload

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

APIAbstract Email ValidationREACHABLE—ddownloadREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — 100 requests/monthFree tier — API key required
Rate limit100 requests/month on free planUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Abstract Email Validation vs ddownload: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract Email Validation or ddownload?

On our scheduled checks, ddownload leads on measured uptime — Abstract Email Validation at —% versus ddownload at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Abstract Email Validation and ddownload need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Abstract Email Validation uses an API key and ddownload uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Abstract Email Validation and ddownload from the browser?

Only Abstract Email Validation is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ddownload needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Abstract Email Validation and ddownload free for commercial use?

Abstract Email Validation has unclear commercial terms, and ddownload 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.