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Gcore CDN vs ItsThisForThat

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

APIGcore CDNHEALTHY96ItsThisForThatHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms362242
P95 · ms1221555
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (docs ask you not to hammer it)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Gcore CDN vs ItsThisForThat: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or ItsThisForThat?

Both are neck-and-neck — Gcore CDN and ItsThisForThat 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 ItsThisForThat?

ItsThisForThat has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus ItsThisForThat at 242 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 ItsThisForThat need an API key?

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

Can I call Gcore CDN and ItsThisForThat from the browser?

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

Are Gcore CDN and ItsThisForThat free for commercial use?

Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and ItsThisForThat 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.