Autoscrape API vs PageBolt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs PageBolt: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or PageBolt?
On our scheduled checks, PageBolt leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus PageBolt 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 PageBolt?
PageBolt has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus PageBolt at 279 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 PageBolt need an API key?
Autoscrape API needs no key, while PageBolt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.
Can I call Autoscrape API and PageBolt from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Autoscrape API and PageBolt 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 PageBolt free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and PageBolt 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.