Icanhazip vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Icanhazip vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, Icanhazip or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, Scrapfly leads on measured uptime — Icanhazip at 26.5% 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, Icanhazip or Scrapfly?
Icanhazip has the lower median latency in our checks — Icanhazip responds in 328 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 Icanhazip and Scrapfly need an API key?
Icanhazip needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Icanhazip first.
Can I call Icanhazip and Scrapfly from the browser?
Only Icanhazip 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 Icanhazip and Scrapfly free for commercial use?
Icanhazip 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.