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ddownload vs Scrapfly

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

APIddownloadREACHABLE—ScrapflyNEW—
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 Scrapfly: common questions

Which is more reliable, ddownload or Scrapfly?

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

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

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

ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and Scrapfly 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.