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Gcore CDN vs Kroki

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

APIGcore CDNHEALTHY96KrokiHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms362633
P95 · ms12213183
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Gcore CDN vs Kroki: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or Kroki?

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

Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus Kroki at 633 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 Kroki need an API key?

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

Can I call Gcore CDN and Kroki from the browser?

Yes — both Gcore CDN and Kroki 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 Kroki free for commercial use?

Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and Kroki 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.