PageBolt vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PageBolt vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, PageBolt or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, Scrapfly leads on measured uptime — PageBolt at —% versus Scrapfly 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 PageBolt and Scrapfly need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — PageBolt 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 PageBolt and Scrapfly from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call PageBolt and Scrapfly from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are PageBolt and Scrapfly free for commercial use?
PageBolt 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.