Gcore CDN vs Image to Link
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gcore CDN vs Image to Link: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or Image to Link?
Both are neck-and-neck — Gcore CDN and Image to Link 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, Gcore CDN or Image to Link?
Image to Link has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus Image to Link at 281 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 Gcore CDN and Image to Link need an API key?
Image to Link needs no key, while Gcore CDN requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Image to Link first.
Can I call Gcore CDN and Image to Link from the browser?
Yes — both Gcore CDN and Image to Link 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 Gcore CDN and Image to Link free for commercial use?
Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and Image to Link 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.