Hipsum vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Hipsum vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, Hipsum or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, Hipsum leads on measured uptime — Hipsum 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, Hipsum or Scrapfly?
Hipsum has the lower median latency in our checks — Hipsum responds in 723 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 Hipsum and Scrapfly need an API key?
Hipsum needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Hipsum first.
Can I call Hipsum and Scrapfly from the browser?
Only Hipsum 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 Hipsum and Scrapfly free for commercial use?
Hipsum 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.