Render API vs Scrnify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Render API vs Scrnify: common questions
Which is more reliable, Render API or Scrnify?
On our scheduled checks, Scrnify leads on measured uptime — Render API at —% versus Scrnify 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 Render API and Scrnify need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Render API uses an API key and Scrnify 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 Scrnify from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Render API and Scrnify from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Render API and Scrnify free for commercial use?
Render API has unclear commercial terms, and Scrnify 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.