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ddownload vs Icanhazip

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

APIddownloadREACHABLE—IcanhazipNEW—
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 — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ddownload vs Icanhazip: common questions

Which is more reliable, ddownload or Icanhazip?

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

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

Can I call ddownload and Icanhazip from the browser?

Only Icanhazip 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 Icanhazip free for commercial use?

ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and Icanhazip 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.