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Scrapfly vs WakaTime

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

APIScrapflyNEW—WakaTimeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree public endpoints; personal data needs API key/OAuth
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Scrapfly vs WakaTime: common questions

Which is more reliable, Scrapfly or WakaTime?

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

WakaTime needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for WakaTime first.

Can I call Scrapfly and WakaTime from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Scrapfly and WakaTime from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Scrapfly and WakaTime free for commercial use?

Scrapfly has unclear commercial terms, and WakaTime 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.