APITube vs Crawlee
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APITube vs Crawlee: common questions
Which is more reliable, APITube or Crawlee?
On our scheduled checks, Crawlee leads on measured uptime — APITube 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 APITube and Crawlee need an API key?
Crawlee needs no key, while APITube requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Crawlee first.
Can I call APITube and Crawlee from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call APITube 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 APITube and Crawlee free for commercial use?
APITube 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.