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Render API vs ScrapingAnt

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

APIRender APIDEAD0ScrapingAntDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Render API vs ScrapingAnt: common questions

Which is more reliable, Render API or ScrapingAnt?

Both are neck-and-neck — Render API and ScrapingAnt each measure 0.0% 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.

Do Render API and ScrapingAnt need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Render API uses an API key and ScrapingAnt 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 Render API and ScrapingAnt from the browser?

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

Are Render API and ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?

Render API 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.