SampleAPIs vs WebScraping.AI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SampleAPIs vs WebScraping.AI: common questions
Which is more reliable, SampleAPIs or WebScraping.AI?
On our scheduled checks, WebScraping.AI leads on measured uptime — SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs and WebScraping.AI need an API key?
SampleAPIs needs no key, while WebScraping.AI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SampleAPIs first.
Can I call SampleAPIs and WebScraping.AI from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. WebScraping.AI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are SampleAPIs and WebScraping.AI free for commercial use?
SampleAPIs 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.