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Autoscrape API vs ELI

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

APIAutoscrape APIHEALTHY87ELIHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms717591
P95 · ms14441817
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
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
operationalpartialdownno data

Autoscrape API vs ELI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or ELI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Autoscrape API and ELI each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Autoscrape API or ELI?

ELI has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 717 ms versus ELI at 591 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?

Yes — both Autoscrape API and ELI 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 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.