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HTTPie vs ScreenURL

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

APIHTTPieNEW—ScreenURLNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTPie vs ScreenURL: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or ScreenURL?

On our scheduled checks, ScreenURL leads on measured uptime — HTTPie at —% versus ScreenURL 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 HTTPie and ScreenURL need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTPie and ScreenURL from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call HTTPie and ScreenURL from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are HTTPie and ScreenURL free for commercial use?

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and ScreenURL 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.