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Apify vs Crawlee

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

APIApifyNEW—CrawleeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Apify vs Crawlee: common questions

Which is more reliable, Apify or Crawlee?

On our scheduled checks, Crawlee leads on measured uptime — Apify at —% versus Crawlee at —% 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 Apify and Crawlee need an API key?

Crawlee needs no key, while Apify requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Crawlee first.

Can I call Apify and Crawlee from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Apify and Crawlee from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Apify and Crawlee free for commercial use?

Apify has unclear commercial terms, and Crawlee 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.