ScrapingAnt vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ScrapingAnt vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, ScrapingAnt or ScrapingDog?
On our scheduled checks, ScrapingDog leads on measured uptime — ScrapingAnt at —% versus ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingAnt and ScrapingDog need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ScrapingAnt uses an API key and ScrapingDog 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 ScrapingAnt and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Yes — both ScrapingAnt and ScrapingDog send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are ScrapingAnt and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
ScrapingAnt has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog 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.