Abstract API vs Autoscrape API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Abstract API vs Autoscrape API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Abstract API or Autoscrape API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Abstract API and Autoscrape API each measure 99.02% 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, Abstract API or Autoscrape API?
Abstract API has the lower median latency in our checks — Abstract API responds in 700 ms versus Autoscrape API at 717 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 Abstract API and Autoscrape API need an API key?
Autoscrape API needs no key, while Abstract API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.
Can I call Abstract API and Autoscrape API from the browser?
Yes — both Abstract API and Autoscrape API 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 Abstract API and Autoscrape API free for commercial use?
Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and Autoscrape API 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.