Gcore CDN vs Userstack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gcore CDN vs Userstack: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or Userstack?
On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — Gcore CDN at 100% versus Userstack 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 Userstack?
Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 ms versus Userstack at 443 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 Userstack need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Gcore CDN uses an API key and Userstack 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 Userstack from the browser?
Yes — both Gcore CDN and Userstack 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 Userstack free for commercial use?
Gcore CDN has unclear commercial terms, and Userstack 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.