ScraperAPI
Web scraping without getting blocked.
Overview
ScraperAPI simplifies the process of web scraping by managing the complexities of proxies, headless browsers, and CAPTCHA solving. Developers can make a simple API call to retrieve the raw HTML from any webpage, allowing them to focus on data parsing rather than infrastructure management. It's designed for scalability, catering to needs from a few hundred pages to millions per month, and is used by over 10,000 businesses.
✨ Key Features
- Automatic Proxy Rotation (40M+ IPs)
- JavaScript Rendering
- CAPTCHA Handling
- Geotargeting (50+ countries)
- Structured Data Endpoints (JSON/CSV)
- Asynchronous Scraping
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity and ease of use for developers
- Generous free tier
- Focus on being a reliable API backend for scrapers
Unique Value: Allows developers to build scalable web scrapers without managing the underlying infrastructure.
🎯 Use Cases (6)
✅ Best For
- E-commerce product data scraping
- Real estate listing aggregation
- Building training datasets for AI models
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who need a visual, no-code scraping tool
- Scraping that requires complex, multi-step interactions
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more straightforward, API-focused solution compared to platforms with broader, more complex feature sets.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business and above tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 7-day free trial
Free tier: 5,000 free requests
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