Autoscrape API vs ItsThisForThat
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs ItsThisForThat: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or ItsThisForThat?
On our scheduled checks, ItsThisForThat leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 99.02% versus ItsThisForThat at 100% 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 ItsThisForThat?
ItsThisForThat has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 717 ms versus ItsThisForThat at 242 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 ItsThisForThat need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Autoscrape API is callable with no signup, and ItsThisForThat is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Autoscrape API and ItsThisForThat from the browser?
Only Autoscrape API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ItsThisForThat needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Autoscrape API and ItsThisForThat free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and ItsThisForThat 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.