httpSMS vs ScrapingAnt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
httpSMS vs ScrapingAnt: common questions
Which is more reliable, httpSMS or ScrapingAnt?
Both are neck-and-neck — httpSMS and ScrapingAnt each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Do httpSMS and ScrapingAnt need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — httpSMS uses an API key and ScrapingAnt uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call httpSMS and ScrapingAnt from the browser?
Yes — both httpSMS and ScrapingAnt 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 httpSMS and ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?
httpSMS has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingAnt 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.