ConvertHub API vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ConvertHub API vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, ConvertHub API or ScrapingDog?
On our scheduled checks, ScrapingDog leads on measured uptime — ConvertHub API 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 ConvertHub API and ScrapingDog need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ConvertHub API 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 ConvertHub API and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Only ScrapingDog is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ConvertHub API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ConvertHub API and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
ConvertHub 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.