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Gcore CDN vs SampleAPIs

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

APIGcore CDNHEALTHY96SampleAPIsHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms362471
P95 · ms1221984
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished5000 req/window · 3876 remaining · resets 1783516346
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Gcore CDN vs SampleAPIs: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or SampleAPIs?

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

Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus SampleAPIs at 471 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 SampleAPIs need an API key?

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

Can I call Gcore CDN and SampleAPIs from the browser?

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

Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.