ddownload vs OneDrive
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ddownload vs OneDrive: common questions
Which is more reliable, ddownload or OneDrive?
On our scheduled checks, OneDrive leads on measured uptime — ddownload at —% versus OneDrive 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 OneDrive need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ddownload uses an API key and OneDrive 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 OneDrive from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ddownload and OneDrive 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 OneDrive free for commercial use?
ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and OneDrive 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.