DownStatus vs OneDrive
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs OneDrive: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or OneDrive?
On our scheduled checks, OneDrive leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus OneDrive 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 OneDrive?
OneDrive has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus OneDrive at 459 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 OneDrive need an API key?
DownStatus needs no key, while OneDrive requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.
Can I call DownStatus and OneDrive from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DownStatus and OneDrive from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are DownStatus and OneDrive free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and OneDrive 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.