MobileAPI vs OCR.Space
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MobileAPI vs OCR.Space: common questions
Which is more reliable, MobileAPI or OCR.Space?
Both are neck-and-neck — MobileAPI and OCR.Space each measure 0.0% 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.
Do MobileAPI and OCR.Space need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — MobileAPI uses an API key and OCR.Space uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call MobileAPI and OCR.Space from the browser?
Only OCR.Space is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MobileAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are MobileAPI and OCR.Space free for commercial use?
MobileAPI has unclear commercial terms, and OCR.Space 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.