GitHub Project Issues vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GitHub Project Issues vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, GitHub Project Issues or ScrapingDog?
On our scheduled checks, ScrapingDog leads on measured uptime — GitHub Project Issues at 99.02% versus ScrapingDog at 100% 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, GitHub Project Issues or ScrapingDog?
ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub Project Issues responds in 478 ms versus ScrapingDog at 195 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 GitHub Project Issues and ScrapingDog need an API key?
GitHub Project Issues needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for GitHub Project Issues first.
Can I call GitHub Project Issues and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Only ScrapingDog is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. GitHub Project Issues needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are GitHub Project Issues and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
GitHub Project Issues has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.