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ddownload vs FakeStoreAPI

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

APIddownloadREACHABLE—FakeStoreAPINEW—
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 required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ddownload vs FakeStoreAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, ddownload or FakeStoreAPI?

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

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

Can I call ddownload and FakeStoreAPI from the browser?

Only FakeStoreAPI 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 FakeStoreAPI free for commercial use?

ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and FakeStoreAPI 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.