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Scrapfly vs ScrapingAnt

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIScrapflyNEW—ScrapingAntNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Scrapfly vs ScrapingAnt: common questions

Which is more reliable, Scrapfly or ScrapingAnt?

On our scheduled checks, ScrapingAnt leads on measured uptime — Scrapfly at —% versus ScrapingAnt 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 Scrapfly and ScrapingAnt need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Scrapfly uses an API key and ScrapingAnt 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 Scrapfly and ScrapingAnt from the browser?

Only ScrapingAnt 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 Scrapfly and ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?

Scrapfly has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingAnt 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.