Gcore CDN vs RubyGems
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gcore CDN vs RubyGems: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or RubyGems?
On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — Gcore CDN at 100% versus RubyGems at 99.02% 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 RubyGems?
RubyGems has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus RubyGems at 311 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 RubyGems need an API key?
RubyGems needs no key, while Gcore CDN requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RubyGems first.
Can I call Gcore CDN and RubyGems from the browser?
Yes — both Gcore CDN and RubyGems 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 RubyGems free for commercial use?
Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and RubyGems 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.