Octoparse Cloud vs User Data Scraper
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Octoparse Cloud vs User Data Scraper: common questions
Which is more reliable, Octoparse Cloud or User Data Scraper?
On our scheduled checks, User Data Scraper leads on measured uptime — Octoparse Cloud at —% versus User Data Scraper 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 Octoparse Cloud and User Data Scraper need an API key?
User Data Scraper needs no key, while Octoparse Cloud requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for User Data Scraper first.
Can I call Octoparse Cloud and User Data Scraper from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Octoparse Cloud 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 Octoparse Cloud and User Data Scraper free for commercial use?
Octoparse Cloud 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.