No-as-a-Service vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
No-as-a-Service vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, No-as-a-Service or ScrapingDog?
On our scheduled checks, ScrapingDog leads on measured uptime — No-as-a-Service at 98.0% versus ScrapingDog at 100% 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, No-as-a-Service or ScrapingDog?
ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — No-as-a-Service responds in 547 ms versus ScrapingDog at 195 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 No-as-a-Service and ScrapingDog need an API key?
No-as-a-Service needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for No-as-a-Service first.
Can I call No-as-a-Service and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Yes — both No-as-a-Service and ScrapingDog send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are No-as-a-Service and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
No-as-a-Service has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.