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Browshot vs Userstack

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

APIBrowshotNEW—UserstackNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Browshot vs Userstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, Browshot or Userstack?

On our scheduled checks, Userstack leads on measured uptime — Browshot at —% versus Userstack 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 Userstack need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Browshot uses an API key and Userstack uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Browshot and Userstack from the browser?

Only Userstack is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Browshot needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Browshot and Userstack free for commercial use?

Browshot has unclear commercial terms, and Userstack 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.