AutoChangelog vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
AutoChangelog vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, AutoChangelog or ScrapingDog?
On our scheduled checks, ScrapingDog leads on measured uptime — AutoChangelog at —% versus ScrapingDog 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 AutoChangelog and ScrapingDog need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — AutoChangelog uses an API key and ScrapingDog 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 AutoChangelog and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Only ScrapingDog is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. AutoChangelog needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are AutoChangelog and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
AutoChangelog has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.