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CloudConvert vs ScrapingDog

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

APICloudConvertNEW—ScrapingDogREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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CloudConvert vs ScrapingDog: common questions

Which is more reliable, CloudConvert or ScrapingDog?

On our scheduled checks, ScrapingDog leads on measured uptime — CloudConvert at —% versus ScrapingDog 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 CloudConvert and ScrapingDog need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — CloudConvert uses an API key and ScrapingDog 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 CloudConvert and ScrapingDog from the browser?

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

Are CloudConvert and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?

CloudConvert 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.