Autoscrape API vs Kroki
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs Kroki: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or Kroki?
On our scheduled checks, Kroki leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus Kroki 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 Kroki?
Kroki has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus Kroki at 341 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 Kroki need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Autoscrape API is callable with no signup, and Kroki is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Autoscrape API and Kroki from the browser?
Only Kroki 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 Kroki free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and Kroki 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.