Apify vs Sofiaplan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apify vs Sofiaplan: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apify or Sofiaplan?
Both are neck-and-neck — Apify and Sofiaplan 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 Sofiaplan?
Apify has the lower median latency in our checks — Apify responds in 381 ms versus Sofiaplan at 1666 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 Sofiaplan need an API key?
Sofiaplan needs no key, while Apify requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Sofiaplan first.
Can I call Apify and Sofiaplan from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Apify and Sofiaplan 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 Sofiaplan free for commercial use?
Apify has unclear commercial terms, and Sofiaplan 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.