ReqRes vs WebScraping.AI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ReqRes vs WebScraping.AI: common questions
Which is more reliable, ReqRes or WebScraping.AI?
On our scheduled checks, WebScraping.AI leads on measured uptime — ReqRes at —% versus WebScraping.AI 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 ReqRes and WebScraping.AI need an API key?
ReqRes needs no key, while WebScraping.AI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ReqRes first.
Can I call ReqRes and WebScraping.AI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ReqRes and WebScraping.AI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ReqRes and WebScraping.AI free for commercial use?
ReqRes has unclear commercial terms, and WebScraping.AI 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.