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Autoscrape API vs ELI

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

APIAutoscrape APIDEAD0ELIHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d44.4%98.9%
Uptime · 30d0.0%98.3%
P50 · ms696655
P95 · ms14441726
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Autoscrape API vs ELI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or ELI?

On our scheduled checks, ELI leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus ELI at 98.9% 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 ELI?

ELI has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus ELI at 655 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 ELI need an API key?

Autoscrape API needs no key, while ELI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.

Can I call Autoscrape API and ELI from the browser?

Only ELI 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 ELI free for commercial use?

Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and ELI 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.