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Gcore CDN vs ParlayAPI

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

APIGcore CDNHEALTHY97ParlayAPIREACHABLE88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%87.5%
Uptime · 30d100%87.5%
P50 · ms169211
P95 · ms12211536
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
operationalpartialdownno data

Gcore CDN vs ParlayAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or ParlayAPI?

On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — Gcore CDN at 100% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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, Gcore CDN or ParlayAPI?

Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 169 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 ParlayAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Gcore CDN uses an API key and ParlayAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Gcore CDN and ParlayAPI from the browser?

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

Are Gcore CDN and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?

Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.