Httpbin vs scrapestack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Httpbin vs scrapestack: common questions
Which is more reliable, Httpbin or scrapestack?
On our scheduled checks, scrapestack leads on measured uptime — Httpbin at 66.7% versus scrapestack 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, Httpbin or scrapestack?
scrapestack has the lower median latency in our checks — Httpbin responds in 785 ms versus scrapestack at 346 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 Httpbin and scrapestack need an API key?
Httpbin needs no key, while scrapestack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Httpbin first.
Can I call Httpbin and scrapestack from the browser?
Only Httpbin is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. scrapestack needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Httpbin and scrapestack free for commercial use?
Httpbin has unclear commercial terms, and scrapestack 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.