Autoscrape API vs ScrapingAnt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs ScrapingAnt: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or ScrapingAnt?
On our scheduled checks, ScrapingAnt leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at —% versus ScrapingAnt at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Autoscrape API and ScrapingAnt need an API key?
Autoscrape API needs no key, while ScrapingAnt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.
Can I call Autoscrape API and ScrapingAnt from the browser?
Yes — both Autoscrape API and ScrapingAnt 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 ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingAnt 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.