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DummyJSON vs Scrapfly

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIDummyJSONHEALTHY100ScrapflyHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%98.3%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms91884
P95 · ms19294809
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783510243Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DummyJSON vs Scrapfly: common questions

Which is more reliable, DummyJSON or Scrapfly?

On our scheduled checks, DummyJSON leads on measured uptime — DummyJSON at 100% versus Scrapfly at 98.3% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, DummyJSON or Scrapfly?

DummyJSON has the lower median latency in our checks — DummyJSON responds in 91 ms versus Scrapfly at 884 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 DummyJSON and Scrapfly need an API key?

DummyJSON needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DummyJSON first.

Can I call DummyJSON and Scrapfly from the browser?

Only DummyJSON is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Scrapfly needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are DummyJSON and Scrapfly free for commercial use?

DummyJSON has unclear commercial terms, and Scrapfly 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.