DigitalOcean Status vs Gcore CDN
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DigitalOcean Status vs Gcore CDN: common questions
Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or Gcore CDN?
On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — DigitalOcean Status at 99.02% versus Gcore CDN at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, DigitalOcean Status or Gcore CDN?
Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — DigitalOcean Status responds in 422 ms versus Gcore CDN at 362 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 DigitalOcean Status and Gcore CDN need an API key?
DigitalOcean Status needs no key, while Gcore CDN requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DigitalOcean Status first.
Can I call DigitalOcean Status and Gcore CDN from the browser?
Yes — both DigitalOcean Status and Gcore CDN send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are DigitalOcean Status and Gcore CDN free for commercial use?
DigitalOcean Status has unclear commercial terms, and Gcore CDN 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.