[// Compare](https://scrapfly.io/compare) / Crawlbase  [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/)# Crawlbase Alternative\_

##  Cloudflare bypass that keeps running. 

 Scrapfly is the **best Crawlbase alternative** when proxy-tier scrapers can't get past Cloudflare. Scrapfly hits 98% on anti-bot protected sites with a scraping API built for protected sites.

  **Dedicated scraping API**: Not a proxy provider's side product. Web scraping is our core business

  **Proprietary anti-bot bypass**: [ASP technology](https://scrapfly.io/docs/scrape-api/anti-scraping-protection) beats advanced protections, not just proxy rotation

  **98% success rate** on protected sites with default settings ([Scrapeway benchmarks](https://scrapeway.com))

  **Advanced API features**: [JS scenarios](https://scrapfly.io/docs/scrape-api/javascript-scenario), [smart caching](https://scrapfly.io/docs/scrape-api/cache), [AI extraction](https://scrapfly.io/docs/extraction-api/getting-started)

  **Independently benchmarked**: Weekly performance tracking on [Scrapeway](https://scrapeway.com)

 [ 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/crawlbase-alternative/migration-guide)  

 

     scrapeway.com/bench · Crawlbase vs scrapfly 

\# success rate on identical protected targets

scrapfly 98% █████████████████████

crawlbase Struggles with anti-bot bypass

 

\# protected-site cost per request

scrapfly 30+ credits (varies by target)

crawlbase 10-20 credits (JS+premium)

 

\# starting price

scrapfly $30/mo

crawlbase $29/mo

 

 SOURCE: scrapeway.com · out-of-box configs 

 

 FIG. 01 · HEAD-TO-HEAD  

 

 

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 // WHY YOU'RE HERE##### Crawlbase 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 Crawlbase doesn't ship** (JS rendering, Extraction API, unified billing). Scrapfly addresses all three on the same key.

 



 

 

 

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 PROTECTED SITES## Sites Scrapfly actually handles.

 [Scrapeway benchmarks](https://scrapeway.com) test every major scraping API with default, out-of-box configs.

 

 #### E-commerce

 

 Walmart 100% 

 Etsy 100% 

 Amazon 97% 

 StockX 96% 

 

 #### Professional & Jobs

 

 LinkedIn 97% 

 Indeed 100% 

 Glassdoor 97% 

 Booking 95% 

 

 #### Real Estate

 

 Zillow 99% 

 Realtor 99% 

 Redfin 98% 

 

 #### Social Media

 

 Instagram 98% 

 Twitter/X 97% 

 



 // WHY 98%##### We own the full stack.

 Scrapfly's Anti-Scraping Protection (ASP) is built in-house: [Curlium](https://scrapfly.io/curlium) for TLS-perfect HTTP, [Scrapium](https://scrapfly.io/scrapium) for stealth browser, our own residential + datacenter mesh. When a vendor updates, fixes land in days, not weeks.

 // FULL-STACK OWNERSHIP- 24/7 antibot monitoring
- Bypass restoration in days, not weeks
- No third-party proxy dependencies
- [Real browser TLS fingerprints](https://scrapfly.io/blog/posts/how-to-avoid-web-scraping-blocking-tls)
 
 

 // ANTIBOT VENDORS DEFEATED- [Cloudflare](https://scrapfly.io/bypass/cloudflare), [DataDome](https://scrapfly.io/bypass/datadome), [PerimeterX](https://scrapfly.io/bypass/perimeterx)
- [Akamai Bot Manager](https://scrapfly.io/bypass/akamai)
- Custom enterprise systems
- [CAPTCHA challenges](https://scrapfly.io/blog/posts/how-to-bypass-captcha-while-web-scraping-in-2024)
 
 

 

 



 

 

 

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 HEAD-TO-HEAD## Scrapfly vs Crawlbase, one row at a time.

What matters for production scraping: protected-site success, cost, reliability.

 

 | Metric | Scrapfly | Crawlbase |
|---|---|---|
| Business Focus | Dedicated scraping API | Proxy provider (scraping add-on) |
| Anti-Bot Technology | Proprietary ASP bypass | Proxy rotation only |
| Success Rate (Protected Sites) | 98% | Struggles with anti-bot bypass |
| Independent Benchmarks | Weekly on Scrapeway | Unreliable against anti-bot systems |
| Free Trial | 1,000 API credits | 1,000 credits |
| JS Scenarios (Browser Automation) | Full automation support |  |
| Extraction API | AI-powered data extraction |  |
| Smart Caching | Customizable TTL |  |
| Wait for Selector |  |  |
| Session Management | Full session support | Basic session ID |

 



 Rates from [Scrapeway benchmark](https://scrapeway.com) at time of writing. 

 

 [ Start Free · 1,000 credits ](https://scrapfly.io/register) 

 

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 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.

 



 

 

 

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 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 | Crawlbase |
|---|---|---|
| Basic request (no JS) | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| JavaScript rendering | 6 credits | 2 credits |
| Premium (residential) + JS | 30 credits | 20 credits |
| ASP on protected sites | 30+ credits (varies by target) | 10-20 credits (JS+premium) |

 



   **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) 

 

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##  [Why Choose a Dedicated Scraping API](#why-switch) 

 Proxy providers treat web scraping as an add-on feature. Scrapfly is built from the ground up for one thing: reliable web scraping at scale.

  

#### 100% Focused on Scraping

Crawlbase is primarily a proxy provider. Web scraping is a secondary product. Scrapfly's **entire business** is web scraping.

This means faster feature development, quicker anti-bot updates, and dedicated engineering focused solely on your scraping success.

 Scraping-first engineering 

  

#### Proprietary Anti-Bot Technology

Proxy rotation alone doesn't beat modern anti-bot systems like Cloudflare, DataDome, or PerimeterX. These require **real browser fingerprinting**, TLS matching, and challenge solving.

Scrapfly's [ASP](https://scrapfly.io/docs/scrape-api/anti-scraping-protection) owns the entire bypass stack. When sites update defenses, we restore access in days.

 Beyond proxy rotation 

  

#### [JS Scenarios for Browser Automation](https://scrapfly.io/docs/scrape-api/javascript-scenario)

Crawlbase's API is limited to basic parameters. Scrapfly's [JS Scenarios](https://scrapfly.io/docs/scrape-api/javascript-scenario) let you automate complex browser interactions:

- Clicks, form fills, scrolls, and conditional logic
- Infinite scroll and lazy-loaded content
- Login flows and cookie management
 
 No Puppeteer/Playwright needed 

  

#### [Extraction API](https://scrapfly.io/docs/extraction-api/getting-started)

Transform raw HTML into structured data automatically. Scrapfly's AI-powered [Extraction API](https://scrapfly.io/docs/extraction-api/getting-started) handles:

- **[Auto-extraction:](https://scrapfly.io/docs/extraction-api/automatic-ai)** Automatically detect and extract data
- **[LLM extraction:](https://scrapfly.io/docs/extraction-api/llm-prompt)** Natural language prompts for complex data
- **[Template extraction:](https://scrapfly.io/docs/extraction-api/rules-and-template)** Reusable extraction rules
 
 No more XPath/CSS selector maintenance 

 

 

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 FIELD REPORTS## What developers say.

 [  4.9/5 · 219 reviews ](https://www.capterra.com/p/212653/Scrapfly/reviews/) 

 [ // FIELD REPORT*"Crawlbase was fine for simple sites but couldn't handle Cloudflare. Scrapfly solved that instantly."*

  Capterra · previously used Crawlbase  



 ](https://www.capterra.com/p/212653/Scrapfly/reviews/) 

 // FRICTION REPORT### What teams complain about with Crawlbase

- 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
 
 



 

 

 

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 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 Crawlbase during evaluation.
 
 

Quick Migration Preview (Python)

 ```
# Crawlbase → Scrapfly: Simple parameter changes
from scrapfly import ScrapflyClient, ScrapeConfig

client = ScrapflyClient(key='YOUR_API_KEY')
result = client.scrape(ScrapeConfig(
    url='https://example.com',
    render_js=True,                        # Replaces javascript=true
    asp=True,                              # Replaces premium=true (and more)
    proxy_pool='public_residential_pool',  # Residential proxies
    country='us'                           # Same parameter name
))
print(result.content)
```



  **Complete Migration Guide**Full parameter mapping, multiple language examples, and AI-assisted migration tool:

 [  View Full Migration Guide ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/crawlbase-alternative/migration-guide)

 

 

     parallel evaluation · zero downtime 

\# route 10% of your scrape fleet through Scrapfly, keep 90% on Crawlbase

 

your\_scraper ──▶ 90% crawlbase \# production, untouched

  └─▶ 10% scrapfly \# eval on real traffic

 

\# after 2 weeks, compare success rate + cost

scrapfly 98% $X / 10k credits

crawlbase 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) 

 

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  // 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%20Crawlbase) 

 

 

 

 Full plan details on the [pricing page](https://scrapfly.io/pricing). No annual contract required, upgrade or downgrade anytime.

 

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  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 Crawlbase expensive?

 Crawlbase'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 Crawlbase 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.

 

  

 

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 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%

 

 

 



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 [ // BRIGHT DATA **View comparison** 

 

 



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 [ // FIRECRAWL **View comparison** 

 

 



 ](https://scrapfly.io/compare/firecrawl-alternative) 

 

 [ All comparisons ](https://scrapfly.io/compare) 

 

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 // GET STARTED### Run Scrapfly in parallel. Switch when ready.

1,000 free credits, full API access, migration support. Your Crawlbase integration stays live during evaluation.

 

 [ Get Free API Key ](https://scrapfly.io/register) [ See Crawlbase Benchmark ](https://scrapeway.com) [ Or talk to sales → ](mailto:sales@scrapfly.io?subject=Migration%20from%20Crawlbase) 

 

 



 

 **Methodology:** [Scrapeway benchmarks](https://scrapeway.com) test scraping APIs using default, out-of-box configurations, the real-world experience developers encounter on day one.