ScrapingDog vs WakaTime
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ScrapingDog vs WakaTime: common questions
Which is more reliable, ScrapingDog or WakaTime?
Both are neck-and-neck — ScrapingDog and WakaTime 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 WakaTime?
ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — ScrapingDog responds in 195 ms versus WakaTime at 969 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 WakaTime need an API key?
WakaTime needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for WakaTime first.
Can I call ScrapingDog and WakaTime from the browser?
Only ScrapingDog is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. WakaTime needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ScrapingDog and WakaTime free for commercial use?
ScrapingDog has unclear commercial terms, and WakaTime 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.