Autoscrape API vs User Agent Lookup API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs User Agent Lookup API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or User Agent Lookup API?
On our scheduled checks, User Agent Lookup API leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus User Agent Lookup API 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 User Agent Lookup API?
User Agent Lookup API has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus User Agent Lookup API at 128 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 User Agent Lookup API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Autoscrape API is callable with no signup, and User Agent Lookup API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Autoscrape API and User Agent Lookup API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Autoscrape API and User Agent Lookup API 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 User Agent Lookup API free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and User Agent Lookup API 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.