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Gcore CDN vs Piloterr

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

APIGcore CDNHEALTHY96PiloterrHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms362635
P95 · ms12211730
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Gcore CDN vs Piloterr: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or Piloterr?

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

Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus Piloterr at 635 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 Piloterr need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Gcore CDN uses an API key and Piloterr 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 Piloterr from the browser?

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

Are Gcore CDN and Piloterr free for commercial use?

Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and Piloterr 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.