Apify vs User Data Scraper
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apify vs User Data Scraper: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apify or User Data Scraper?
Both are neck-and-neck — Apify and User Data Scraper 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 User Data Scraper?
Apify has the lower median latency in our checks — Apify responds in 381 ms versus User Data Scraper at 436 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 User Data Scraper need an API key?
User Data Scraper needs no key, while Apify requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for User Data Scraper first.
Can I call Apify and User Data Scraper from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Apify and User Data Scraper 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 User Data Scraper free for commercial use?
Apify has unclear commercial terms, and User Data Scraper 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.