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ddownload vs Poptin API

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

APIddownloadREACHABLE100Poptin APIREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms117698
P95 · ms7921705
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished120 req/window · 119 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
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ddownload vs Poptin API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ddownload or Poptin API?

Both are neck-and-neck — ddownload and Poptin API 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 Poptin API?

ddownload has the lower median latency in our checks — ddownload responds in 117 ms versus Poptin API at 698 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 Poptin API need an API key?

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

Only Poptin API 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 Poptin API free for commercial use?

ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and Poptin API 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.