Scrapfly vs WakaTime
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Scrapfly vs WakaTime: common questions
Which is more reliable, Scrapfly or WakaTime?
On our scheduled checks, WakaTime leads on measured uptime — Scrapfly at 99.02% versus WakaTime 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 WakaTime?
WakaTime has the lower median latency in our checks — Scrapfly responds in 1015 ms versus WakaTime at 969 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 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.