jsDelivr vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
jsDelivr vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, jsDelivr or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, jsDelivr leads on measured uptime — jsDelivr at 100% 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, jsDelivr or Scrapfly?
jsDelivr has the lower median latency in our checks — jsDelivr responds in 181 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 jsDelivr and Scrapfly need an API key?
jsDelivr needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for jsDelivr first.
Can I call jsDelivr and Scrapfly from the browser?
Only jsDelivr 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 jsDelivr and Scrapfly free for commercial use?
jsDelivr 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.