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Apify vs Octoparse Cloud

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

APIApifyHEALTHY96Octoparse CloudHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms3811422
P95 · ms7652882
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Apify vs Octoparse Cloud: common questions

Which is more reliable, Apify or Octoparse Cloud?

Both are neck-and-neck — Apify and Octoparse Cloud each measure 100% 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, Apify or Octoparse Cloud?

Apify has the lower median latency in our checks — Apify responds in 381 ms versus Octoparse Cloud at 1422 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 Apify and Octoparse Cloud need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Apify uses an API key and Octoparse Cloud 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 Apify and Octoparse Cloud from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Apify and Octoparse Cloud 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 Octoparse Cloud free for commercial use?

Apify has unclear commercial terms, and Octoparse Cloud 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.