Piloterr vs scrapestack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Piloterr vs scrapestack: common questions
Which is more reliable, Piloterr or scrapestack?
On our scheduled checks, scrapestack leads on measured uptime — Piloterr at —% versus scrapestack 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 Piloterr and scrapestack need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Piloterr 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 Piloterr and scrapestack from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Piloterr 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 Piloterr and scrapestack free for commercial use?
Piloterr 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.