Autoscrape API vs US Autocomplete
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs US Autocomplete: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or US Autocomplete?
On our scheduled checks, US Autocomplete leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus US Autocomplete at 99.44% 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 US Autocomplete?
US Autocomplete has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus US Autocomplete at 460 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 US Autocomplete need an API key?
Autoscrape API needs no key, while US Autocomplete requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.
Can I call Autoscrape API and US Autocomplete from the browser?
Only US Autocomplete is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Autoscrape API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Autoscrape API and US Autocomplete free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and US Autocomplete 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.