ScrapingDog vs Vercel API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ScrapingDog vs Vercel API: common questions
Which is more reliable, ScrapingDog or Vercel API?
On our scheduled checks, Vercel API leads on measured uptime — ScrapingDog at —% versus Vercel API 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 Vercel API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ScrapingDog uses an API key and Vercel API 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 Vercel API from the browser?
Yes — both ScrapingDog and Vercel API 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 Vercel API free for commercial use?
ScrapingDog has unclear commercial terms, and Vercel API 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.