Mediastack vs User Data Scraper
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Mediastack vs User Data Scraper: common questions
Which is more reliable, Mediastack or User Data Scraper?
Both are neck-and-neck — Mediastack and User Data Scraper 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, Mediastack or User Data Scraper?
User Data Scraper has the lower median latency in our checks — Mediastack responds in 449 ms versus User Data Scraper at 436 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 Mediastack and User Data Scraper need an API key?
User Data Scraper needs no key, while Mediastack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for User Data Scraper first.
Can I call Mediastack and User Data Scraper from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Mediastack and User Data Scraper from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Mediastack and User Data Scraper free for commercial use?
Mediastack has unclear commercial terms, and User Data Scraper 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.