scrapestack vs VatcheckAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
scrapestack vs VatcheckAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, scrapestack or VatcheckAPI?
On our scheduled checks, VatcheckAPI leads on measured uptime — scrapestack at —% versus VatcheckAPI 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 scrapestack and VatcheckAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — scrapestack uses an API key and VatcheckAPI 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 scrapestack and VatcheckAPI from the browser?
Only VatcheckAPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. scrapestack needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are scrapestack and VatcheckAPI free for commercial use?
scrapestack has unclear commercial terms, and VatcheckAPI 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.