OWASP API Security Project vs User Data Scraper

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d55.6%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms176332
P95 · ms16462066
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OWASP API Security Project vs User Data Scraper: common questions

Which is more reliable, OWASP API Security Project or User Data Scraper?

On our scheduled checks, User Data Scraper leads on measured uptime — OWASP API Security Project at 55.6% versus User Data Scraper 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, OWASP API Security Project or User Data Scraper?

OWASP API Security Project has the lower median latency in our checks — OWASP API Security Project responds in 176 ms versus User Data Scraper at 332 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 OWASP API Security Project and User Data Scraper need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — OWASP API Security Project is callable with no signup, and User Data Scraper is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call OWASP API Security Project and User Data Scraper from the browser?

Only OWASP API Security Project is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. User Data Scraper needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are OWASP API Security Project and User Data Scraper free for commercial use?

OWASP API Security Project 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.