ddownload vs Spoo.me
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ddownload vs Spoo.me: common questions
Which is more reliable, ddownload or Spoo.me?
On our scheduled checks, Spoo.me leads on measured uptime — ddownload at —% versus Spoo.me 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 Spoo.me need an API key?
Spoo.me needs no key, while ddownload requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Spoo.me first.
Can I call ddownload and Spoo.me from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ddownload and Spoo.me 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 Spoo.me free for commercial use?
ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.