Autoscrape API vs Image-Charts
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs Image-Charts: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or Image-Charts?
On our scheduled checks, Image-Charts leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus Image-Charts at 99.44% 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 Image-Charts?
Image-Charts has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus Image-Charts at 115 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 Image-Charts need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Autoscrape API is callable with no signup, and Image-Charts is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Autoscrape API and Image-Charts from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Autoscrape API and Image-Charts 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 Image-Charts free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and Image-Charts 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.