Autoscrape API vs DownStatus
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs DownStatus: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or DownStatus?
On our scheduled checks, Autoscrape API leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus DownStatus at 19.1% 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 DownStatus?
DownStatus has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus DownStatus at 458 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 DownStatus need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Autoscrape API is callable with no signup, and DownStatus is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Autoscrape API and DownStatus from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Autoscrape API and DownStatus from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Autoscrape API and DownStatus free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and DownStatus 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.