Scrapfly vs Yes-as-a-Service
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Scrapfly vs Yes-as-a-Service: common questions
Which is more reliable, Scrapfly or Yes-as-a-Service?
On our scheduled checks, Scrapfly leads on measured uptime — Scrapfly at 99.02% versus Yes-as-a-Service at 98.0% 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 Yes-as-a-Service?
Yes-as-a-Service has the lower median latency in our checks — Scrapfly responds in 1015 ms versus Yes-as-a-Service at 557 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 Yes-as-a-Service need an API key?
Yes-as-a-Service needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Yes-as-a-Service first.
Can I call Scrapfly and Yes-as-a-Service from the browser?
Only Yes-as-a-Service 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 Yes-as-a-Service free for commercial use?
Scrapfly has unclear commercial terms, and Yes-as-a-Service 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.