Crawlee vs Datasette
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Crawlee vs Datasette: common questions
Which is more reliable, Crawlee or Datasette?
Both are neck-and-neck — Crawlee and Datasette 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, Crawlee or Datasette?
Datasette has the lower median latency in our checks — Crawlee responds in 480 ms versus Datasette at 293 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 Crawlee and Datasette need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Crawlee is callable with no signup, and Datasette is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Crawlee and Datasette from the browser?
Only Datasette is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Crawlee needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Crawlee and Datasette free for commercial use?
Crawlee has unclear commercial terms, and Datasette 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.