Do not wait on a statement of work. Browse scrapers, estimate cost, run yourself—or still request custom builds when needed.
ScrapeHero often starts with scoping calls. Scrapy IO starts with a store you can run in minutes.
| Features |  Scrapy IO | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Lightning-fast execution | Yes Edge functions run close to the request — near-zero cold-start latency | No Managed scrapers run on their delivery timeline, not instant self-serve edge runs |
| Speed to value | ||
| Self-serve scraper runs | Yes Browse, estimate, and execute yourself | No Managed service — project scoping required |
| Pricing & billing | ||
| Pay per result | Yes You only pay for rows that return data | No Custom project quotes after scoping calls |
| Upfront cost estimate before each run | Yes See cost and runtime before you commit | No SOWs replace instant run estimates |
| No charge for failed or empty runs | Yes Blocked pages and empty results cost nothing | No Managed fees are not empty-row safe by default |
| Upfront cost estimates | Yes See price before every run | No Custom project quotes after scoping |
| Scraper marketplace | Yes 150+ scrapers available instantly | Partial Managed APIs — limited self-serve catalog |
| Try for free | Explore ScrapeHero | |
Managed services are fine until every source change waits on scoping. Scrapy IO puts estimates and runs in your hands—with custom builds available without making every ask a SOW.
“Waiting on ScrapeHero tickets killed our experiment cadence. Scrapy IO lets us estimate and ship in one sitting.”
Browse, estimate, and run without project managers in the loop.
See price before every run—not after a custom quote.
150+ scrapers available now for common platforms.
Align cost with successful rows on a transparent model.
Keep iteration cycles short for product and GTM experiments.
Still request a build—without making every source a managed project.
Extract Instagram profile followers in bulk without requiring login, session ID, or cookies. This actor provides complete API support, and seamless export options, making large-scale follower collection efficient and reliable.
LinkedIn Profile with Email & Company Data and get complete lead information, including verified emails, using their username, URL, or URN. This advanced scraper integrates with tools like Apollo, Hunter, Lusha etc. to ensure accurate and up-to-date email data.
Discover Google Maps businesses by keyword, nearby, radius, bounding box, area, or bulk queries — lead-gen search at $0.30 per 1,000 results.
Search Reddit for posts, subreddits, or users by keyword — with sort, time range, and optional comment pulls. Structured results for monitoring and research. $0.50 per 1,000 rows.
Run LinkedIn, Instagram, Google Maps, and Reddit yourself on Scrapy IO—or submit a custom request when the store does not cover it.
“ScrapeHero was great when we had one source. At ten sources the queue killed us. Scrapy IO put control back in our sprint board.”
ScrapeHero frequently prices after project scoping. Scrapy IO shows run estimates instantly for store scrapers—and still offers custom builds when you need them.
Scrapy IO plans
Free
Get $5 to spend on scrapers. One month only.
$0
Starter
Full API access, priority support
$19/mo
Growth
Most popular10% off every tool bill
$129/mo
Scale
Custom API access, dedicated support, 20% off
$439/mo
ScrapeHero plans
Managed
Scoped projects
Custom quote
APIs
Limited self-serve
Varies
Every paid plan ships with full REST API access, so results flow straight into your CRM, spreadsheet, or internal tool — with the same lightning-fast execution you get in the UI.
“We automate Scrapy IO runs from internal tools. Waiting on a managed service SLA for each tweak was unsustainable.”
Self-serve on Scrapy IO with estimates, pay-per-result billing, and lightning-fast execution.
Note: This evaluation is based on publicly available information as of August 2026. Product names, logos, and brands are used for identification only and remain the property of their respective owners. Their use does not imply affiliation or endorsement. Conduct your own evaluation before making a decision.
