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Autoscrape API vs Bacon Ipsum

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

APIAutoscrape APIDEAD0Bacon IpsumHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d44.4%99.44%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms696302
P95 · ms14441328
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Autoscrape API vs Bacon Ipsum: common questions

Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or Bacon Ipsum?

On our scheduled checks, Bacon Ipsum leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus Bacon Ipsum at 99.44% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Autoscrape API or Bacon Ipsum?

Bacon Ipsum has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus Bacon Ipsum at 302 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 Autoscrape API and Bacon Ipsum need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Autoscrape API is callable with no signup, and Bacon Ipsum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Autoscrape API and Bacon Ipsum from the browser?

Only Bacon Ipsum is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Autoscrape API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Autoscrape API and Bacon Ipsum free for commercial use?

Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and Bacon Ipsum 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.