Autoscrape API vs VATlayer
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs VATlayer: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or VATlayer?
On our scheduled checks, VATlayer leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at 44.4% versus VATlayer 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 VATlayer?
VATlayer has the lower median latency in our checks — Autoscrape API responds in 696 ms versus VATlayer at 286 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 VATlayer need an API key?
Autoscrape API needs no key, while VATlayer requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.
Can I call Autoscrape API and VATlayer from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Autoscrape API and VATlayer 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 VATlayer free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and VATlayer 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.