Gcore CDN vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gcore CDN vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — Gcore CDN at 100% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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 PurgoMalum?
Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 PurgoMalum need an API key?
PurgoMalum needs no key, while Gcore CDN requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PurgoMalum first.
Can I call Gcore CDN and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Yes — both Gcore CDN and PurgoMalum 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 PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.