DownStatus vs WebScraping.AI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs WebScraping.AI: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or WebScraping.AI?
On our scheduled checks, WebScraping.AI leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at —% versus WebScraping.AI 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 DownStatus and WebScraping.AI need an API key?
DownStatus needs no key, while WebScraping.AI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.
Can I call DownStatus and WebScraping.AI from the browser?
Only DownStatus is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. WebScraping.AI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DownStatus and WebScraping.AI free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and WebScraping.AI 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.