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, DownStatus leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at —% versus DownStatus 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 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?
Yes — both Autoscrape API and DownStatus send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
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.