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User Data Scraper vs Web of Science API Expanded

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

APIUser Data ScraperHEALTHY94Web of Science API ExpandedHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms436787
P95 · ms12851985
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

User Data Scraper vs Web of Science API Expanded: common questions

Which is more reliable, User Data Scraper or Web of Science API Expanded?

On our scheduled checks, User Data Scraper leads on measured uptime — User Data Scraper at 100% versus Web of Science API Expanded at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, User Data Scraper or Web of Science API Expanded?

User Data Scraper has the lower median latency in our checks — User Data Scraper responds in 436 ms versus Web of Science API Expanded at 787 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 User Data Scraper and Web of Science API Expanded need an API key?

User Data Scraper needs no key, while Web of Science API Expanded requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for User Data Scraper first.

Can I call User Data Scraper and Web of Science API Expanded from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call User Data Scraper and Web of Science API Expanded from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are User Data Scraper and Web of Science API Expanded free for commercial use?

User Data Scraper has unclear commercial terms, and Web of Science API Expanded 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.