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ddownload vs Quip API

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

APIddownloadREACHABLE—Quip APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ddownload vs Quip API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ddownload or Quip API?

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

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ddownload and Quip API 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 Quip API free for commercial use?

ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and Quip 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.