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PurgoMalum vs ScrapingAnt

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

APIPurgoMalumNEW—ScrapingAntNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
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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PurgoMalum vs ScrapingAnt: common questions

Which is more reliable, PurgoMalum or ScrapingAnt?

On our scheduled checks, ScrapingAnt leads on measured uptime — PurgoMalum 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 PurgoMalum and ScrapingAnt need an API key?

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

Can I call PurgoMalum and ScrapingAnt from the browser?

Only ScrapingAnt is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PurgoMalum needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are PurgoMalum and ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?

PurgoMalum 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.