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ScrapingAnt vs SearchApi

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

APIScrapingAntDEAD0SearchApiDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ScrapingAnt vs SearchApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, ScrapingAnt or SearchApi?

Both are neck-and-neck — ScrapingAnt and SearchApi each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do ScrapingAnt and SearchApi need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — ScrapingAnt uses an API key and SearchApi 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 SearchApi from the browser?

Only ScrapingAnt is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SearchApi needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ScrapingAnt and SearchApi free for commercial use?

ScrapingAnt has unclear commercial terms, and SearchApi 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.