Catchdoms Security API vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Catchdoms Security API vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, Catchdoms Security API or ScrapingDog?
Both are neck-and-neck — Catchdoms Security API and ScrapingDog each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Catchdoms Security API or ScrapingDog?
ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — Catchdoms Security API responds in 437 ms versus ScrapingDog at 195 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 Catchdoms Security API and ScrapingDog need an API key?
Catchdoms Security API needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Catchdoms Security API first.
Can I call Catchdoms Security API and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Only ScrapingDog is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Catchdoms Security API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Catchdoms Security API and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
Catchdoms Security API has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.