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Hoppscotch vs OCR.Space

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

APIHoppscotchNEW—OCR.SpaceREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hoppscotch vs OCR.Space: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hoppscotch or OCR.Space?

On our scheduled checks, OCR.Space leads on measured uptime — Hoppscotch at —% versus OCR.Space at —% 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 Hoppscotch and OCR.Space need an API key?

Hoppscotch needs no key, while OCR.Space requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Hoppscotch first.

Can I call Hoppscotch and OCR.Space from the browser?

Yes — both Hoppscotch and OCR.Space send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Hoppscotch and OCR.Space free for commercial use?

Hoppscotch has unclear commercial terms, and OCR.Space 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.