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QuickChart vs ScrapingDog

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

APIQuickChartNEW—ScrapingDogREACHABLE—
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
operationalpartialdownno data

QuickChart vs ScrapingDog: common questions

Which is more reliable, QuickChart or ScrapingDog?

On our scheduled checks, ScrapingDog leads on measured uptime — QuickChart at —% versus ScrapingDog 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 QuickChart and ScrapingDog need an API key?

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

Can I call QuickChart and ScrapingDog from the browser?

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

Are QuickChart and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?

QuickChart 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.