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Pythonium vs ScrapingAnt

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

APIPythoniumNEW—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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Pythonium vs ScrapingAnt: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pythonium or ScrapingAnt?

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

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

Can I call Pythonium and ScrapingAnt from the browser?

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

Are Pythonium and ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?

Pythonium 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.