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Poptin API vs ScrapingDog

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

APIPoptin APIREACHABLE100ScrapingDogREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms698127
P95 · ms1705526
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required
Rate limit120 req/window · 119 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-10-042026-07-05
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Poptin API vs ScrapingDog: common questions

Which is more reliable, Poptin API or ScrapingDog?

Both are neck-and-neck — Poptin API and ScrapingDog each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Poptin API or ScrapingDog?

ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — Poptin API responds in 698 ms versus ScrapingDog at 127 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 Poptin API and ScrapingDog need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Poptin API uses an API key and ScrapingDog 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 Poptin API and ScrapingDog from the browser?

Yes — both Poptin API and ScrapingDog send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Poptin API and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?

Poptin API has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.