[// Compare](https://scrapfly.io/compare) / Apify [Compare](#comparison) [Pricing](#pricing-comparison) [Plans](#plans) [Why switch](#why-switch) [Migrate](#migration) [FAQ](#faq) [Start Free](https://scrapfly.io/register) [ 4.9/5 on Capterra · 219 reviews ](https://www.capterra.com/p/212653/Scrapfly/reviews/)# Apify Alternative\_ ## One API. Any site. No Actors to maintain. Scrapfly is the **best Apify alternative** when you're tired of managing ten Actors for one workflow. One API for every site, predictable per-credit pricing, 98% success on anti-bot protected pages. **98% success rate** on protected sites with default settings ([Scrapeway benchmarks](https://scrapeway.com)) **Predictable credit-based pricing**: No surprise compute unit charges or hidden Actor fees **Unified API**: One SDK for all sites, no need to learn different Actors for each target **Full technology ownership**: We own the entire stack, [bypass restoration](https://scrapfly.io/products/unblocker) in days not weeks **AI-powered extraction**: [Extraction API](https://scrapfly.io/docs/extraction-api/getting-started) with LLM prompts, auto-detection, and templates [ Start Free ](https://scrapfly.io/register) [ See Comparison ](#comparison) 1,000 free credits. No credit card. [ **Migration guide** · parameter mapping + code examples ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/apify-alternative/migration-guide) scrapeway.com/bench · Apify vs scrapfly \# success rate on identical protected targets scrapfly 98% █████████████████████ apify Struggles with anti-bot bypass \# protected-site cost per request scrapfly 30+ credits (varies by target) apify Varies by Actor + compute units \# starting price scrapfly $30/mo apify $39/mo + usage SOURCE: scrapeway.com · out-of-box configs FIG. 01 · HEAD-TO-HEAD --- // WHY YOU'RE HERE##### Apify works, until it doesn't. Teams come to this page for one of three reasons: **success rate degraded** after an antibot vendor update, **cost surprised them** via credit multipliers or "premium domain" surcharges, or they need **features Apify doesn't ship** (JS rendering, Extraction API, unified billing). Scrapfly addresses all three on the same key. --- PROTECTED SITES## Sites Scrapfly actually handles. [Scrapeway benchmarks](https://scrapeway.com) test every major scraping API with default, out-of-box configs. #### E-commerce Amazon 97% Walmart 100% Etsy 100% eBay 98% #### Social Media Instagram 96% TikTok 95% Twitter/X 94% YouTube 98% #### Professional LinkedIn 97% Indeed 100% Glassdoor 97% ZoomInfo 95% #### Local & Maps Google Maps 99% Yelp 98% TripAdvisor 97% #### One API vs 10,000 Actors With Apify, you need to find, configure, and pay for separate Actors for each website. Different APIs, different pricing, different maintainers. Scrapfly provides a **single unified API** that handles any website with consistent behavior and predictable costs. ##### Unified Scraping Experience - Same SDK for all websites - Consistent parameter naming - Predictable credit consumption - No per-Actor learning curve ##### Full Stack Ownership - Active anti-bot monitoring 24/7 - Bypass restoration in days, not weeks - No third-party Actor dependencies - Real [browser TLS fingerprint](https://scrapfly.io/blog/posts/how-to-avoid-web-scraping-blocking-tls) matching --- HEAD-TO-HEAD## Scrapfly vs Apify, one row at a time. What matters for production scraping: protected-site success, cost, reliability. | Metric | Scrapfly | Apify | |---|---|---| | Success Rate (Protected Sites) | 98% | Struggles with anti-bot bypass | | Free Trial | 1,000 API credits | $5 platform credits | | Pricing Model | Simple credits | Subscription + compute units + Actor fees | | Anti-Bot Bypass | ASP (full stack ownership) | Via specific Actors | | Unified API | One SDK for all sites | Different Actor per site | | AI Extraction | [LLM prompts, auto-detection, templates](https://scrapfly.io/docs/extraction-api/getting-started) | Via GPT Actors | | Bandwidth Optimization | [Proxy Saver](https://scrapfly.io/docs/proxy-saver/getting-started) (50% savings) | | | Browser Automation | [JS Scenarios](https://scrapfly.io/docs/scrape-api/javascript-rendering#js_scenario) | Puppeteer/Playwright Actors | | Screenshot API | [Full page + element capture](https://scrapfly.io/docs/screenshot-api/getting-started) | Via Screenshot Actors | Rates from [Scrapeway benchmark](https://scrapeway.com) at time of writing. [ Start Free · 1,000 credits ](https://scrapfly.io/register) --- ASP## How Scrapfly's Anti-Scraping Protection works. Set `asp=True`. The engine handles everything else. // FINGERPRINTS##### Real browser signatures Byte-perfect [TLS/JA3](https://scrapfly.io/web-scraping-tools/ja3-fingerprint), [HTTP/2](https://scrapfly.io/web-scraping-tools/http2-fingerprint), [WebGL](https://scrapfly.io/web-scraping-tools/webgl-fingerprint), [canvas](https://scrapfly.io/web-scraping-tools/canvas-fingerprint). Matches the Chrome and Firefox builds target sites expect. // CHALLENGE SOLVING##### Adaptive bypass Handles [Cloudflare](https://scrapfly.io/bypass/cloudflare), [DataDome](https://scrapfly.io/bypass/datadome), [PerimeterX](https://scrapfly.io/bypass/perimeterx) automatically. Detects the challenge type, submits a valid solution. // SESSIONS##### Session intelligence Reuses unblocked stealth-browser sessions when the target allows it, cutting cost without sacrificing success rate. --- PRICING## Credits vary by actual complexity. Scrapfly ASP costs 30+ credits (varies by target). You don't overpay for simple targets. [Full pricing](https://scrapfly.io/pricing). | Configuration | Scrapfly | Apify | |---|---|---| | Entry Price | $30/month | $39/month + usage | | Basic scrape | 1 credit | Varies by Actor (+ compute units) | | JavaScript rendering | 6 credits | Compute units ($0.20-0.30/CU) | | Protected site bypass | 30+ credits (varies by target) | Premium Actor fees + compute units | **Why variable cost wins:** [Zillow](https://scrapfly.io/blog/posts/how-to-scrape-zillow) takes different handling than a basic e-commerce site. Scrapfly's ASP adapts. You don't overpay for simpler targets. [ Start Free · 1,000 credits ](https://scrapfly.io/register) --- ## [Apify vs Scrapfly](#why-switch) The Actor marketplace sounds great until you're juggling 15 different Actor APIs and watching compute units drain your budget. #### Complex Pricing Apify charges platform subscription + compute units (billed per second of Actor runtime) + optional Actor fees. Memory-hungry scrapers or slow sites drain CUs faster than expected. Scrapfly: fixed credit per request #### 10,000+ Different APIs Each Apify Actor has its own input schema: `productUrls` for Amazon, `directUrls` for Instagram, `searchStringsArray` for Google Maps. New site? Find and learn another Actor. Scrapfly: one `url` parameter for any site #### Third-Party Maintenance Apify Actors are built by community developers with no SLA. When an Actor breaks, you open a GitHub issue and wait. Maybe days, maybe never. Scrapfly: we own and support the stack --- FIELD REPORTS## What developers say. [ 4.9/5 · 219 reviews ](https://www.capterra.com/p/212653/Scrapfly/reviews/) [ // FIELD REPORT*"We needed something simpler than managing multiple Actors. Scrapfly's single API handles everything we were doing with 5 different Actors."* Capterra · previously used Apify ](https://www.capterra.com/p/212653/Scrapfly/reviews/) // FRICTION REPORT### What teams complain about with Apify - Silent success-rate degradation after antibot vendor updates - Credit multipliers on "premium" targets blow up invoices - Support tickets routed through tier-1 scripts before real answers // WHAT CHANGES WITH SCRAPFLY### Three things that stop happening - 5 engine deploys/day on real error telemetry — no silent rot - Variable credit cost by actual target complexity — no premium-domain surprise - Every support agent is a web-data developer — no tier-1 script --- MIGRATION## Most teams migrate in under 2 hours. No downtime, no data loss. Run both vendors in parallel during evaluation. - **Sign up for 1,000 free credits** No credit card. Full API access from minute one. - **Install the SDK** Python, TypeScript, Go, or Scrapy. - **Update request parameters** Parameter mapping in the [getting-started guide](https://scrapfly.io/docs/scrape-api/getting-started). - **Test your critical targets** Run Scrapfly alongside Apify during evaluation. Quick Migration Preview (Python) ``` # Apify Actor → Scrapfly: Unified API approach from scrapfly import ScrapflyClient, ScrapeConfig client = ScrapflyClient(key='YOUR_API_KEY') # Instead of learning different Actor APIs for each site, # use the same Scrapfly SDK for any target: result = client.scrape(ScrapeConfig( url='https://example.com', render_js=True, # Replaces Actor-specific JS settings asp=True, # Reliable bypass (no Actor dependencies) country='us', # Built-in geo-targeting format='json' # Structured output )) # Extract data with AI (replaces custom Actor parsing) from scrapfly import ExtractionConfig extracted = client.extract(ExtractionConfig( content=result.content, content_type='text/html', extraction_model='product' # Auto-detect product data )) print(extracted.data) ``` **Complete Migration Guide**Full parameter mapping from popular Actors, workflow migration patterns, and examples: [ View Full Migration Guide ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/apify-alternative/migration-guide) parallel evaluation · zero downtime \# route 10% of your scrape fleet through Scrapfly, keep 90% on Apify your\_scraper ──▶ 90% apify \# production, untouched └─▶ 10% scrapfly \# eval on real traffic \# after 2 weeks, compare success rate + cost scrapfly 98% $X / 10k credits apify Struggles with anti-bot bypass $Y / 10k credits \# flip the ratio when ready your\_scraper ──▶ 100% scrapfly \# migrated STATUS: no integration cutover, no downtime, no surprises FIG. 03 · PARALLEL EVALUATION [ Start Migration ](https://scrapfly.io/register) [ See Benchmark Methodology ](https://scrapeway.com) --- // PRICING## Try Scrapfly today. Same API key across every Scrapfly product. Pick a credit budget, every product shares the pool. No per-product lock-in, no surprise line items. FREE **1,000 credits on signup.** Every product, no credit card, no time limit. [ Get Free Credits ](https://scrapfly.io/register) // DISCOVERY **$30** /mo **$0.15** per 1k credits, prepaid **200,000** API credits / month - **5** concurrent requests - **1 week** log retention - No pay-as-you-go - Solo account - Basic Support [ Start Free ](https://scrapfly.io/register) // PRO **$100** /mo **$0.10** per 1k credits, prepaid **1,000,000** API credits / month - **20** concurrent requests - **2 weeks** log retention - Extra at **$3.50** / 10k - Solo account - Standard Support [ Start Free ](https://scrapfly.io/register) MOST POPULAR // STARTUP **$250** /mo **$0.10** per 1k credits, prepaid **2,500,000** API credits / month - **50** concurrent requests - **3 weeks** log retention - Extra at **$2.00** / 10k - Team management - Standard Support [ Start Free ](https://scrapfly.io/register) // ENTERPRISE **$500** /mo **$0.09** per 1k credits, prepaid **5,500,000** API credits / month - **100** concurrent requests - **4 weeks** log retention - Extra at **$1.20** / 10k - Team management - Premium Support [ Start Free ](https://scrapfly.io/register) // CUSTOM **Custom** **Negotiated** volume contract **Unlimited** credits negotiated - **Committed** concurrency - **Custom** log retention - MSA, DPA - Dedicated residential pools - Premium 24/7 support [ Talk to Sales ](mailto:sales@scrapfly.io?subject=Migration%20from%20Apify) Full plan details on the [pricing page](https://scrapfly.io/pricing). No annual contract required, upgrade or downgrade anytime. --- FAQ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does Scrapfly really hit 98% on protected sites? Yes. [Scrapeway benchmarks](https://scrapeway.com) every major scraping API on identical protected targets, LinkedIn, Walmart, Zillow, Glassdoor. Scrapfly consistently hits 98%. ### Can I test Scrapfly on my targets before committing? Yes. The free plan is 1,000 API credits, no credit card. Test your exact targets before upgrading. ### Why is Apify expensive? Apify's pricing can run up due to high credit multipliers on premium features. Scrapfly's ASP costs 30+ credits (varies by target), varying by actual target complexity, you don't overpay for simpler sites. ### How does Scrapfly handle heavy protection? ASP adapts to Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, Akamai, and custom antibot systems. Real TLS handshake, matching fingerprints, adaptive challenge solving. No manual tuning. ### Why is Apify not working on my target? Usually insufficient antibot bypass. Cloudflare, DataDome, and PerimeterX have all tightened detection recently. Scrapfly's ASP stays current via daily deploys and holds 98%. ### What happens on a failed request? Scrapfly returns detailed error diagnostics (block, timeout, target issue). Automatic retries handle transient failures. **Failed requests don't cost credits.** ### Does Scrapfly support JavaScript rendering? Yes. Dedicated cloud browser instances handle full JS execution for React, Vue, Angular, SPAs. Enable `render_js`. ### What proxies does Scrapfly include? [Residential and datacenter proxies](https://scrapfly.io/docs/scrape-api/proxy) across 50+ countries, rotating by default. All included in API credits, no separate fees. ### Does Scrapfly have an Extraction API? Yes. The [Extraction API](https://scrapfly.io/docs/extraction-api/getting-started) transforms raw HTML into structured JSON. Auto-extract, LLM prompts, or reusable templates. --- OTHER COMPARISONS## Evaluating multiple vendors? [ // SCRAPINGBEE **View comparison** SUCCESS32% ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/scrapingbee-alternative) [ // ZENROWS **View comparison** SUCCESS58% ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/zenrows-alternative) [ // SCRAPERAPI **View comparison** SUCCESS58% ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/scraperapi-alternative) [ // OXYLABS **View comparison** ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/oxylabs-alternative) [ // BRIGHT DATA **View comparison** ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/brightdata-alternative) [ // CRAWLBASE **View comparison** ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/crawlbase-alternative) [ All comparisons ](https://scrapfly.io/compare) --- // GET STARTED### Run Scrapfly in parallel. Switch when ready. 1,000 free credits, full API access, migration support. Your Apify integration stays live during evaluation. [ Get Free API Key ](https://scrapfly.io/register) [ See Apify Benchmark ](https://scrapeway.com) [ Or talk to sales → ](mailto:sales@scrapfly.io?subject=Migration%20from%20Apify) **Methodology:** [Scrapeway benchmarks](https://scrapeway.com) test scraping APIs using default, out-of-box configurations, the real-world experience developers encounter on day one.