Autoscrape API vs Beeceptor
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs Beeceptor: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or Beeceptor?
On our scheduled checks, Beeceptor leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus Beeceptor at 100% 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 Beeceptor?
Beeceptor has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus Beeceptor at 632 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 Beeceptor need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Autoscrape API is callable with no signup, and Beeceptor is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Autoscrape API and Beeceptor from the browser?
Only Beeceptor 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 Beeceptor free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and Beeceptor 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.