Browshot vs YADG
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Browshot vs YADG: common questions
Which is more reliable, Browshot or YADG?
On our scheduled checks, YADG leads on measured uptime — Browshot at —% versus YADG 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 YADG need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Browshot uses an API key and YADG 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 YADG from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Browshot and YADG 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 YADG free for commercial use?
Browshot has unclear commercial terms, and YADG 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.