ParlayAPI vs scrapestack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ParlayAPI vs scrapestack: common questions
Which is more reliable, ParlayAPI or scrapestack?
On our scheduled checks, scrapestack leads on measured uptime — ParlayAPI at 87.5% versus scrapestack 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, ParlayAPI or scrapestack?
They're evenly matched on speed — both ParlayAPI and scrapestack post a 211 ms median (P50) in our checks. Look at the P95 row above if worst-case latency matters more than the typical response for your use case.
Do ParlayAPI and scrapestack need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ParlayAPI uses an API key and scrapestack 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 ParlayAPI and scrapestack from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ParlayAPI and scrapestack from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ParlayAPI and scrapestack free for commercial use?
ParlayAPI has unclear commercial terms, and scrapestack 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.