ItsThisForThat vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ItsThisForThat vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, ItsThisForThat or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, Scrapfly leads on measured uptime — ItsThisForThat at —% versus Scrapfly 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 ItsThisForThat and Scrapfly need an API key?
ItsThisForThat needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ItsThisForThat first.
Can I call ItsThisForThat and Scrapfly from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ItsThisForThat and Scrapfly from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ItsThisForThat and Scrapfly free for commercial use?
ItsThisForThat 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.