Cutt.ly vs ScreenURL
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Cutt.ly vs ScreenURL: common questions
Which is more reliable, Cutt.ly or ScreenURL?
On our scheduled checks, ScreenURL leads on measured uptime — Cutt.ly at —% versus ScreenURL 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 Cutt.ly and ScreenURL need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Cutt.ly uses an API key and ScreenURL 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 Cutt.ly and ScreenURL from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Cutt.ly and ScreenURL from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Cutt.ly and ScreenURL free for commercial use?
Cutt.ly has unclear commercial terms, and ScreenURL 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.