NetBox API vs ScrapingAnt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
NetBox API vs ScrapingAnt: common questions
Which is more reliable, NetBox API or ScrapingAnt?
On our scheduled checks, ScrapingAnt leads on measured uptime — NetBox API at —% versus ScrapingAnt 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 NetBox API and ScrapingAnt need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — NetBox API uses an API key and ScrapingAnt 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 NetBox API and ScrapingAnt from the browser?
Only ScrapingAnt is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. NetBox API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are NetBox API and ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?
NetBox API has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingAnt 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.