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APIClaw vs Browshot

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

APIAPIClawREACHABLE100BrowshotDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%0.0%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms661—
P95 · ms700—
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-10-302026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

APIClaw vs Browshot: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIClaw or Browshot?

On our scheduled checks, APIClaw leads on measured uptime — APIClaw at 100% versus Browshot at 0.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do APIClaw and Browshot need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — APIClaw uses an API key and Browshot 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 APIClaw and Browshot from the browser?

Only APIClaw is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Browshot needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are APIClaw and Browshot free for commercial use?

APIClaw has unclear commercial terms, and Browshot 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.