Scrapfly vs Shotstack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Scrapfly vs Shotstack: common questions
Which is more reliable, Scrapfly or Shotstack?
On our scheduled checks, Shotstack leads on measured uptime — Scrapfly at 99.02% versus Shotstack at 100% 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, Scrapfly or Shotstack?
Scrapfly has the lower median latency in our checks — Scrapfly responds in 1015 ms versus Shotstack at 1167 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 Scrapfly and Shotstack need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Scrapfly uses an API key and Shotstack 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 Shotstack from the browser?
Only Shotstack 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 Shotstack free for commercial use?
Scrapfly has unclear commercial terms, and Shotstack 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.