APIClaw vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIClaw vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIClaw or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, APIClaw leads on measured uptime — APIClaw at 100% versus Scrapfly at 97.8% 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, APIClaw or Scrapfly?
APIClaw has the lower median latency in our checks — APIClaw responds in 661 ms versus Scrapfly at 965 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 APIClaw and Scrapfly need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — APIClaw uses an API key and Scrapfly 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 Scrapfly from the browser?
Only APIClaw is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Scrapfly needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are APIClaw and Scrapfly free for commercial use?
APIClaw has unclear commercial terms, and Scrapfly 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.