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