Postman Echo vs Scrapfly

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms2011015
P95 · ms8154809
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Postman Echo vs Scrapfly: common questions

Which is more reliable, Postman Echo or Scrapfly?

On our scheduled checks, Postman Echo leads on measured uptime — Postman Echo at 100% versus Scrapfly at 99.02% 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, Postman Echo or Scrapfly?

Postman Echo has the lower median latency in our checks — Postman Echo responds in 201 ms versus Scrapfly at 1015 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 Postman Echo and Scrapfly need an API key?

Postman Echo needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Postman Echo first.

Can I call Postman Echo and Scrapfly from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Postman Echo 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 Postman Echo and Scrapfly free for commercial use?

Postman Echo 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.