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 44.4% 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?
Scrnify has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus Scrnify at 234 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?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Autoscrape API and Scrnify 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 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.