ddownload vs Sheetsu
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ddownload vs Sheetsu: common questions
Which is more reliable, ddownload or Sheetsu?
Both are neck-and-neck — ddownload and Sheetsu 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 Sheetsu?
ddownload has the lower median latency in our checks — ddownload responds in 365 ms versus Sheetsu at 572 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 Sheetsu need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ddownload uses an API key and Sheetsu 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 Sheetsu from the browser?
Only Sheetsu 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 Sheetsu free for commercial use?
ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and Sheetsu 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.