ScrapingBee

Who is ScrapingBee built for?

ScrapingBee is built for developers, founders, and product teams that need web data in their apps, workflows, or internal tools. It's ideal for teams that want to collect data at scale without managing proxies, browsers, anti-bot systems, or scraper maintenance. Common use cases include e-commerce, AI, cybersecurity, market intelligence, fintech, and go-to-market tools.

How fast is ScrapingBee's API, and can it handle difficult websites?

Response times depend on the target website and enabled features. Simple requests are faster, while JavaScript rendering and advanced anti-bot handling take longer. For complex sites, ScrapingBee uses browser rendering with rotating, premium, and stealth proxies so you don't have to build that infrastructure yourself.

I'm not a developer. Can I still use ScrapingBee?

Yes. You don't need to build a scraper from scratch. ScrapingBee integrates with LLM and coding tools via MCP, Skills, and CLI workflows in tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and Gemini. It also supports no-code and low-code tools like n8n and Make, plus AI extraction features like AI Query for natural language data extraction.

Can ScrapingBee render JavaScript and interact with the page before extraction?

Yes. It can render pages in headless Chrome, wait for elements to load, and perform actions like scrolling, clicking, filling forms, waiting for selectors, and running custom JavaScript for dynamic or multi-step flows.

What is the difference between the HTML API and dedicated APIs?

The HTML API returns the full page so you can parse it yourself. Dedicated APIs provide structured, ready-to-use data for sources like Amazon, Google Search, YouTube, Walmart, and ChatGPT, eliminating the need for custom parsers.

What is an API credit?

Each plan includes a monthly number of API credits. A basic request costs 1 credit, while features like JavaScript rendering, premium proxies, or AI extraction increase the cost. Pricing is transparent with no hidden fees.

What happens if I run out of credits before my subscription renews?

You can upgrade your plan for the current month, renew early, or purchase one-time add-ons without waiting for the next billing cycle.

Can I try ScrapingBee before choosing a paid plan?

Yes. You get 1,000 free API credits when you sign up, with no credit card required.