ddownload vs DownStatus
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ddownload vs DownStatus: common questions
Which is more reliable, ddownload or DownStatus?
On our scheduled checks, ddownload leads on measured uptime — ddownload at 100% versus DownStatus at 60.8% 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, ddownload or DownStatus?
ddownload has the lower median latency in our checks — ddownload responds in 365 ms versus DownStatus at 589 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 ddownload and DownStatus need an API key?
DownStatus needs no key, while ddownload requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.
Can I call ddownload and DownStatus from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ddownload and DownStatus from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ddownload and DownStatus free for commercial use?
ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and DownStatus 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.