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ddownload vs GoFile

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

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

Which is more reliable, ddownload or GoFile?

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

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

Only GoFile 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 GoFile free for commercial use?

ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and GoFile 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.