OnSched Consumer API vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OnSched Consumer API vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, OnSched Consumer API or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, OnSched Consumer API leads on measured uptime — OnSched Consumer API at 100% versus Scrapfly at 99.02% 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, OnSched Consumer API or Scrapfly?
OnSched Consumer API has the lower median latency in our checks — OnSched Consumer API responds in 722 ms versus Scrapfly at 1015 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 OnSched Consumer API and Scrapfly need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — OnSched Consumer API uses an API key and Scrapfly 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 OnSched Consumer API and Scrapfly from the browser?
Only OnSched Consumer API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Scrapfly needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OnSched Consumer API and Scrapfly free for commercial use?
OnSched Consumer API has unclear commercial terms, and Scrapfly 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.