ddownload vs OOPSpam
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ddownload vs OOPSpam: common questions
Which is more reliable, ddownload or OOPSpam?
Both are neck-and-neck — ddownload and OOPSpam each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, ddownload or OOPSpam?
OOPSpam has the lower median latency in our checks — ddownload responds in 365 ms versus OOPSpam at 217 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 OOPSpam need an API key?
OOPSpam needs no key, while ddownload requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OOPSpam first.
Can I call ddownload and OOPSpam from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ddownload and OOPSpam 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 OOPSpam free for commercial use?
ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and OOPSpam 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.