Image to Link vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Image to Link vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, Image to Link or ScrapingDog?
Both are neck-and-neck — Image to Link and ScrapingDog each measure 100% 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.
Which is faster, Image to Link or ScrapingDog?
ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — Image to Link responds in 281 ms versus ScrapingDog at 195 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 Image to Link and ScrapingDog need an API key?
Image to Link needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Image to Link first.
Can I call Image to Link and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Yes — both Image to Link and ScrapingDog 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 Image to Link and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
Image to Link has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.