Autoscrape API vs Scrnify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs Scrnify: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or Scrnify?
On our scheduled checks, Scrnify leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 99.02% versus Scrnify 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 Scrnify?
Autoscrape API has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 717 ms versus Scrnify at 927 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 Scrnify need an API key?
Autoscrape API needs no key, while Scrnify requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.
Can I call Autoscrape API and Scrnify from the browser?
Only Autoscrape API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Scrnify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Autoscrape API and Scrnify free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and Scrnify 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.