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ddownload vs Gcore CDN

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

APIddownloadREACHABLE—Gcore CDNNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ddownload vs Gcore CDN: common questions

Which is more reliable, ddownload or Gcore CDN?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — ddownload uses an API key and Gcore CDN 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 ddownload and Gcore CDN from the browser?

Only Gcore CDN 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 Gcore CDN free for commercial use?

ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and Gcore CDN 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.