restful-api.dev vs Scrapfly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
restful-api.dev vs Scrapfly: common questions
Which is more reliable, restful-api.dev or Scrapfly?
On our scheduled checks, Scrapfly leads on measured uptime — restful-api.dev at 16.7% versus Scrapfly at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, restful-api.dev or Scrapfly?
restful-api.dev has the lower median latency in our checks — restful-api.dev responds in 240 ms versus Scrapfly at 1015 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do restful-api.dev and Scrapfly need an API key?
restful-api.dev needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for restful-api.dev first.
Can I call restful-api.dev and Scrapfly from the browser?
Only restful-api.dev is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Scrapfly needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are restful-api.dev and Scrapfly free for commercial use?
restful-api.dev has unclear commercial terms, and Scrapfly 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.