APIClaw vs OCR.Space
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIClaw vs OCR.Space: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIClaw or OCR.Space?
On our scheduled checks, APIClaw leads on measured uptime — APIClaw at 100% versus OCR.Space 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 OCR.Space need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — APIClaw uses an API key and OCR.Space 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 OCR.Space from the browser?
Yes — both APIClaw and OCR.Space 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 APIClaw and OCR.Space free for commercial use?
APIClaw has unclear commercial terms, and OCR.Space 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.