APIClaw vs ddownload
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIClaw vs ddownload: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIClaw or ddownload?
Both are neck-and-neck — APIClaw and ddownload 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, APIClaw or ddownload?
ddownload has the lower median latency in our checks — APIClaw responds in 661 ms versus ddownload at 264 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 APIClaw and ddownload need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — APIClaw 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 APIClaw and ddownload from the browser?
Only APIClaw 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 APIClaw and ddownload free for commercial use?
APIClaw 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.