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ScrapingBee is a web scraping API designed to simplify data extraction by managing headless browsers and rotating proxies on behalf of users. It enables efficient retrieval of web content, including JavaScript-rendered pages, without the complexities of handling browser instances or proxy management. This service is particularly beneficial for tasks such as price monitoring, SEO analysis, and data extraction from dynamic websites.

Key Features

  • JavaScript Rendering: Handles JavaScript-heavy websites, allowing scraping of single-page applications built with frameworks like React, AngularJS, and Vue.js.
  • Proxy Management: Utilizes a large proxy pool with automatic rotation and IP geolocation to bypass rate limiting and reduce the risk of being blocked.
  • Custom JavaScript Execution: Supports running custom JavaScript code on target websites to interact with dynamic content.
  • Screenshot Capability: Offers the ability to capture full-page or partial screenshots of web pages.
  • Data Extraction: Provides easy-to-use extraction rules to obtain formatted JSON data directly.
  • Search Engine Scraping: Includes a Google Search API to facilitate scraping of search engine result pages.
  • No-Code Integration: Integrates with platforms like Make, enabling users to create custom web scraping workflows without coding.

Pricing

  • Freelance: $29 per month, includes 250,000 API credits and supports 5 concurrent requests.
  • Startup: $99 per month, offers 1,000,000 API credits and 10 concurrent requests.
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing with tailored API credits and concurrent request limits to suit large-scale requirements.

Pros

  • Simplifies web scraping by handling headless browsers and proxy rotation.
  • Effectively manages JavaScript-rendered content, enabling scraping of dynamic websites.
  • Offers flexible pricing plans suitable for various project sizes.
  • Provides comprehensive documentation and user-friendly API.
  • Includes additional features like screenshot capture and data extraction rules.

Cons

  • Higher-tier plans may be costly for small-scale projects.
  • Custom JavaScript execution may require technical expertise.
  • Limited free trial options for extensive testing.
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