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FakerAPI vs Scrapfly

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

APIFakerAPIDEAD0ScrapflyHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%98.3%
Uptime · 30d0.0%98.3%
P50 · ms—884
P95 · ms—4809
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakerAPI vs Scrapfly: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or Scrapfly?

On our scheduled checks, Scrapfly leads on measured uptime — FakerAPI at 0.0% 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.

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.