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Gcore CDN vs Scrapfly

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

APIGcore CDNHEALTHY96ScrapflyHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms3621015
P95 · ms12214809
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Gcore CDN vs Scrapfly: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or Scrapfly?

On our scheduled checks, Gcore CDN leads on measured uptime — Gcore CDN at 100% 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, Gcore CDN or Scrapfly?

Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 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 Gcore CDN and Scrapfly need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Gcore CDN uses an API key and Scrapfly 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 Gcore CDN and Scrapfly from the browser?

Only Gcore CDN 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 Gcore CDN and Scrapfly free for commercial use?

Gcore CDN 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.