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