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Autoscrape API vs Scrapfly

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAutoscrape APIHEALTHY87ScrapflyHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms7171015
P95 · ms14444809
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Autoscrape API vs Scrapfly: common questions

Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or Scrapfly?

Both are neck-and-neck — Autoscrape API and Scrapfly each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Autoscrape API or Scrapfly?

Autoscrape API has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 717 ms versus Scrapfly at 1015 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 Scrapfly need an API key?

Autoscrape API needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.

Can I call Autoscrape API and Scrapfly from the browser?

Only Autoscrape API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Scrapfly needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Autoscrape API and Scrapfly free for commercial use?

Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and Scrapfly 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.