DataScreenIQ vs ScrapingAnt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DataScreenIQ vs ScrapingAnt: common questions
Which is more reliable, DataScreenIQ or ScrapingAnt?
On our scheduled checks, ScrapingAnt leads on measured uptime — DataScreenIQ at —% versus ScrapingAnt 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 DataScreenIQ and ScrapingAnt need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — DataScreenIQ uses an API key and ScrapingAnt 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 DataScreenIQ and ScrapingAnt from the browser?
Yes — both DataScreenIQ and ScrapingAnt send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are DataScreenIQ and ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?
DataScreenIQ has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingAnt 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.