Autoscrape API vs OpenQR
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs OpenQR: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or OpenQR?
On our scheduled checks, OpenQR leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 99.02% versus OpenQR 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 OpenQR?
Autoscrape API has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 717 ms versus OpenQR at 1125 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 OpenQR need an API key?
Autoscrape API needs no key, while OpenQR requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.
Can I call Autoscrape API and OpenQR from the browser?
Yes — both Autoscrape API and OpenQR 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 OpenQR free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and OpenQR 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.