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ddownload vs FakerAPI

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

APIddownloadREACHABLE—FakerAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ddownload vs FakerAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, ddownload or FakerAPI?

On our scheduled checks, FakerAPI leads on measured uptime — ddownload at —% versus FakerAPI 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 ddownload and FakerAPI need an API key?

FakerAPI needs no key, while ddownload requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FakerAPI first.

Can I call ddownload and FakerAPI from the browser?

Only FakerAPI 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 ddownload and FakerAPI free for commercial use?

ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and FakerAPI 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.