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DownStatus vs Gcore CDN

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

APIDownStatusDYING73Gcore CDNHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d60.8%100%
Uptime · 30d33.3%100%
P50 · ms589362
P95 · ms12951221
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API key (per docs)Free tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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DownStatus vs Gcore CDN: common questions

Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Gcore CDN?

On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% 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, DownStatus or Gcore CDN?

Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 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 DownStatus and Gcore CDN need an API key?

DownStatus needs no key, while Gcore CDN requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.

Can I call DownStatus and Gcore CDN from the browser?

Only Gcore CDN is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DownStatus needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are DownStatus and Gcore CDN free for commercial use?

DownStatus 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.