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ScrapingDog vs SiteIntel

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

APIScrapingDogREACHABLE—SiteIntelNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ScrapingDog vs SiteIntel: common questions

Which is more reliable, ScrapingDog or SiteIntel?

On our scheduled checks, SiteIntel leads on measured uptime — ScrapingDog at —% versus SiteIntel 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 ScrapingDog and SiteIntel need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — ScrapingDog uses an API key and SiteIntel 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 SiteIntel from the browser?

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

Are ScrapingDog and SiteIntel free for commercial use?

ScrapingDog has unclear commercial terms, and SiteIntel 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.