ddownload vs MY IP
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ddownload vs MY IP: common questions
Which is more reliable, ddownload or MY IP?
On our scheduled checks, ddownload leads on measured uptime — ddownload at 100% versus MY IP at 31.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, ddownload or MY IP?
ddownload has the lower median latency in our checks — ddownload responds in 117 ms versus MY IP at 250 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do ddownload and MY IP need an API key?
MY IP needs no key, while ddownload requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for MY IP first.
Can I call ddownload and MY IP from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ddownload and MY IP from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ddownload and MY IP free for commercial use?
ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and MY IP 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.