FakerAPI vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
FakerAPI vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, Scrapfly leads on measured uptime — FakerAPI at 1.0% versus Scrapfly at 99.02% 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, FakerAPI or Scrapfly?
FakerAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — FakerAPI responds in 860 ms versus Scrapfly at 1015 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 FakerAPI and Scrapfly need an API key?
FakerAPI needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FakerAPI first.
Can I call FakerAPI and Scrapfly from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call FakerAPI and Scrapfly from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are FakerAPI and Scrapfly free for commercial use?
FakerAPI 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.