Scrappey vs the alternatives

One scraping API,
priced the way you'd expect.

Side-by-side comparisons against 13 scraping APIs — based on each vendor's public pricing page, not marketing copy. Flat per-request billing, residential proxies included, balance never expires.

Entry rate
€1.00/1K

Full browser + residential

Free trial
Yes

No card required

Concurrency
200

Every plan, including free

Ready-made scrapers
100+

Across 20 categories

At-a-glance comparison

Pricing and key features as published by each vendor. Click any row for the full comparison.

Verified 2026-04-15.
All numbers reference the vendor's own public pricing page.

VendorPricing modelEntry / minimum≈ Per 1K (browser)Residential includedCredit multipliers
S Scrappey Pay-as-you-go, flat rateNone€1.00 Yes None
SC ScrapingBeeSubscription~$49/movariesPremium tierYes Compare
ZE ZenRowsSubscription~$69/mo~$2.75−64%Premium tierYes Compare
SC ScraperAPISubscription~$49/mo~$5.00−80%Premium tierYes Compare
SC ScrapflySubscription~$30/mo~$3.91−74%Premium tierYes Compare
FI FirecrawlSubscription~$19/mo~$1.90−47%Not advertisedNo Compare
BR Bright DataMulti-SKU / Enterprise~$499/mo Scale~$8.00−88% YesNo Compare
ZY ZytePer-URL tiered$500 for lower rate~$6.00−83% YesPer-tier Compare
OX OxylabsPlan + per-result~$49/mo~$2.50−60%Separate productNo Compare
CR CrawlbasePAYG + subscription~$149/mo Smart AI~$2.90−66%Separate productNo Compare
SC ScrapingdogSubscription~$40/mo~$2.50−60%NoNo Compare
SC Scrape.doSubscription~$29/mo~$5.00−80%Premium tierYes Compare
SC ScrapingAntSubscription (credits)~$19/mo~$23.75−96% YesYes Compare
OC OctoparseNo-code app + subscription~$69/mo~$3.45−71% YesNo Compare

Per-1K figures are indicative effective rates on entry plans drawn from each vendor's public pricing page and 2026 third-party comparison reports. Actual cost varies with credit consumption, success rate, and protection level. See each detailed page for sources.

Detailed comparisons

One page per vendor — full feature table, pricing notes, and migration guide.

SC
Scrappey vs

ScrapingBee

Subscription scraping API; ~$49/mo entry, JS render multiplies credits.

  • Pay-as-you-go vs subscription
  • LLM-ready Markdown output
  • 100+ ready-made scrapers
varies by request type Compare
ZE
Scrappey vs

ZenRows

Subscription API with strong handling of JavaScript-heavy sites; ~$69/mo entry.

  • No monthly commitment
  • Residential proxies included
  • Markdown output included
vs ~$2.75/1K Compare
SC
Scrappey vs

ScraperAPI

Subscription scraping service starting around $49/mo with credit-based requests.

  • Per-request, no plan
  • Handles CDN & browser verification flows by default
  • Markdown + JSON output
vs ~$5.00/1K Compare
SC
Scrappey vs

Scrapfly

Subscription API with +5 JS / +25 residential credit multipliers; monthly resets.

  • Flat per-request, balance never expires
  • 200 concurrent on every plan
  • 30+ named browser actions
vs ~$3.91/1K Compare
FI
Scrappey vs

Firecrawl

LLM-first scraping API focused on Markdown for RAG and agent workloads.

  • Same Markdown output, stronger on JavaScript-heavy sites
  • No subscription
  • Per-request billing
vs ~$1.90/1K Compare
BR
Scrappey vs

Bright Data

Enterprise proxy + scraping platform with multi-product catalog and Scale tier from ~$499/mo.

  • Real PAYG, no enterprise minimum
  • Single flat rate
  • Self-serve in under 2 minutes
vs ~$8.00/1K Compare
ZY
Scrappey vs

Zyte

Scrapy Cloud and managed scraping with per-URL tiered pricing.

  • Flat rate, no per-protection tier
  • No $500 commitment
  • Self-serve onboarding
vs ~$6.00/1K Compare
OX
Scrappey vs

Oxylabs

Enterprise-leaning proxy + scraper plans starting ~$49/mo plus per-record charges.

  • Start from first request
  • No monthly minimum
  • Residential proxies included
vs ~$2.50/1K Compare
CR
Scrappey vs

Crawlbase

PAYG Crawling API alongside Smart AI Proxy subscription tiers from ~$149/mo.

  • Single flat rate
  • LLM-ready Markdown included
  • No AI-tier upsell
vs ~$2.90/1K Compare
SC
Scrappey vs

Scrapingdog

Budget subscription API with datacenter proxy network; residential not advertised.

  • Residential proxies included free
  • Markdown output included
  • Higher success on JavaScript-heavy sites
vs ~$2.50/1K Compare
SC
Scrappey vs

Scrape.do

Subscription API with 1×/5×/10×/25× credit multipliers; credits do not roll over.

  • Flat per-request, balance never expires
  • 200 concurrent on every plan
  • Native MCP / LangChain / Claude Code
vs ~$5.00/1K Compare
SC
Scrappey vs

ScrapingAnt

Credit-based subscription; full-browser + JS + residential costs up to 125 credits per request.

  • Flat per-request, no credit multipliers
  • Residential proxies included free
  • Balance never expires
vs ~$23.75/1K Compare
OC
Scrappey vs

Octoparse

No-code visual desktop scraper with cloud extraction; subscription from ~$69/mo.

  • Code-first API vs desktop app
  • 200 concurrency vs 3-20 cloud
  • LLM-ready output + MCP
vs ~$3.45/1K Compare

Why teams pick Scrappey

The four things that matter most when you're rebuilding a scraping stack.

Flat per-request, no multipliers

€1.00 per 1,000 full-browser requests with residential proxies and browser verification handling included. No credit math, no subscription minimum.

Balance never expires

Pay-as-you-go means what it says. Top up once, draw down as you scrape, no monthly resets that forfeit unused credits.

200 concurrent on every plan

Including the free tier. Most competitors gate concurrency behind $250+ tiers — Scrappey doesn't.

100+ ready-made scrapers

Pre-built endpoints for common public data sources, so you skip the parser maintenance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Scrappey.com?

Scrappey.com is a web scraping API that handles all the complex aspects of web scraping, such as handling dynamic content, rotating proxies, advanced request handling, headless browsers, and verification processing. It offers an all-in-one solution for extracting publicly available data from websites.

How does Scrappey.com work?

Scrappey.com provides a web scraping API that allows you to send requests to extract publicly available data from websites. It handles dynamic content and modern website complexity, including rotating proxies, advanced request handling, and verification processing. You can easily extract publicly available data from websites using their built-in features like headless browsers and AI-powered data extraction.

Can I customize the proxies used for scraping?

Yes, with Scrappey.com, you have the option to use Sticky Rotating Proxies for seamless scraping. Alternatively, you can also set your own proxies if desired.

Is there a free trial available?

Yes, Scrappey.com offers a free trial where you can try it out without a subscription or credit card. Instant setup is provided, so you can explore the full capabilities of the platform right away.

What happens if a request fails?

We only charge for successful requests. Failed requests are not counted towards your usage, so you only pay for what works.

I need to scroll or click on a button on the page I want to scrape

No problem, you can pass any JavaScript snippet that needs to be executed by using our JavaScript scenario parameter. This allows you to interact with dynamic content, scroll pages, click buttons, wait for elements, and perform any custom JavaScript actions before extracting the data.

What is the pricing structure for Scrappey.com?

Scrappey.com offers simple and transparent pricing: €0.20 per 1,000 direct HTTP requests and €1.00 per 1,000 full-browser requests. Residential proxies are included on both tiers — no separate proxy billing, no hidden fees, no complicated pricing tiers. You only pay for successful requests.

Are there any usage restrictions or limitations?

Scrappey.com provides scalable access for extracting publicly available data. Whether you need to extract data from a few pages or a large dataset of publicly accessible content, you can do so with flexible usage options. Please note that Scrappey.com only supports scraping publicly available data, and users must comply with applicable laws and website terms of service.

What support channels are available?

Scrappey.com provides various support channels for assistance. You can refer to their documentation, frequently asked questions section, blog, and uptime status page. Additionally, you can get in touch with them via email or join their Discord community for further support.

I'm not a developer, can you create custom scraping scripts for me?

We don't create custom scraping scripts, however we will gladly write some code snippets helping you to use our most powerful features: AI-powered data extraction and JavaScript scenario. Our documentation includes examples in multiple programming languages to get you started quickly.

What is a request and how are they counted?

Each API call to Scrappey counts as one request. Our pricing is based on successful requests. By default, JavaScript rendering is enabled, which allows you to extract data from modern websites with dynamic content. All features including proxies, verification workflow handling, and reliable web access handling are included in each request.

How fast is Scrappey's API and what if a site is hard to scrape?

Scrappey's API is optimized for fast response time, even when working with JavaScript-heavy websites and browser verification flows, where access is authorized. If other tools struggle with sites that use browser verification, Scrappey is designed to handle these workflows efficiently, ensuring reliable data retrieval. Our reliable web access handling, residential proxies, and intelligent retry logic work together to maximize success rates.