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Browshot vs RSQ API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBrowshotNEW—RSQ APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Browshot vs RSQ API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Browshot or RSQ API?

On our scheduled checks, RSQ API leads on measured uptime — Browshot at —% versus RSQ API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Browshot and RSQ API need an API key?

RSQ API needs no key, while Browshot requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RSQ API first.

Can I call Browshot and RSQ API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Browshot and RSQ API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Browshot and RSQ API free for commercial use?

Browshot has unclear commercial terms, and RSQ 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.