ScrapingDog vs Sheetsu
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ScrapingDog vs Sheetsu: common questions
Which is more reliable, ScrapingDog or Sheetsu?
Both are neck-and-neck — ScrapingDog and Sheetsu each measure 100% 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.
Which is faster, ScrapingDog or Sheetsu?
ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — ScrapingDog responds in 195 ms versus Sheetsu at 572 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 ScrapingDog and Sheetsu need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ScrapingDog uses an API key and Sheetsu 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 ScrapingDog and Sheetsu from the browser?
Yes — both ScrapingDog and Sheetsu 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 ScrapingDog and Sheetsu free for commercial use?
ScrapingDog has unclear commercial terms, and Sheetsu 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.