Scrapingdog Alternative with 98% Success Rate on Protected Sites
Looking for a reliable Scrapingdog alternative for web scraping? Scrapfly delivers higher success rates on protected sites. Scrapingdog's web scraping API achieves 39% success on anti-bot protected sites, while Scrapfly maintains 98%.
Which Protected Sites Does Scrapfly Handle?
Scrapfly achieves 98% success across protected sites where most APIs struggle. Scrapeway benchmarks test all major web scraping APIs using default configurations.
E-commerce
Professional & Jobs
Real Estate
Social Media
Why Scrapfly Achieves 98% Success
Scrapfly's Anti-Scraping Protection (ASP) delivers consistent results on the most challenging targets like LinkedIn, Walmart, Zillow, and more. We own the full technology stack (proxies, browsers, fingerprinting, challenge solving), which means we can restore bypasses in days when anti-bot systems update, not weeks.
Full Stack Ownership
- Active anti-bot monitoring 24/7
- Bypass restoration in days, not weeks
- No third-party proxy dependencies
- Real browser TLS fingerprint matching
Protected Sites We Handle
- Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX
- Akamai Bot Manager
- Custom enterprise solutions
- CAPTCHA challenges
Quick Comparison: Scrapfly vs Scrapingdog
What matters most for production web scraping: success rate on protected sites, cost efficiency, and reliability with JavaScript rendering.
| Metric | Scrapfly | Scrapingdog |
|---|---|---|
| Success Rate (Protected Sites) | 98% | 39% |
| Entry Price | $30/mo | $40/mo |
| Free Trial | 1,000 API credits | 1,000 credits |
| Protected Site Cost | 30+ credits (varies by target) | 10-25 credits (premium + JS) |
| Official SDKs | Python, JavaScript, Go, Scrapy | |
| Bandwidth Optimization | Proxy Saver (50% savings) | |
| Extraction API | AI-powered data extraction | Limited (ai_query parameter) |
Success rate data from Scrapeway benchmark (at time of writing)
How Scrapfly's ASP Works
Scrapfly's Anti-Scraping Protection (ASP) achieves 98% success using stealth browser technology that mimics genuine browser behavior. Enable asp=True and the system handles everything automatically.
Real Browser Fingerprints
Matches authentic Chrome and Firefox signatures including TLS/JA3 fingerprints, HTTP/2 fingerprints, WebGL properties, and canvas rendering.
Adaptive Challenge Solving
Automatically solves Cloudflare, DataDome, and PerimeterX challenges. Recognizes challenge types and submits valid solutions.
Session Intelligence
Reuses unblocked stealth browser sessions when possible, reducing costs while maintaining high success rates.
ASP runs in dedicated cloud browser instances with full JavaScript execution and persistent sessions. Test your fingerprint with our free fingerprinting tools.
Transparent Pricing for Protected Sites
Scrapfly's ASP costs 30+ credits per request, varying by target complexity. You pay for what's actually needed, not a flat premium rate. View full pricing details.
| Configuration | Scrapfly | Scrapingdog |
|---|---|---|
| Datacenter, no JS | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Datacenter + JS rendering | 6 credits | 5 credits |
| Residential + JS rendering | 30 credits | 25 credits |
| ASP on protected sites | 30+ credits (varies by target) | 10-25 credits (premium + JS) |
Why Developers Choose Scrapfly
Teams choose Scrapfly for the reliability, but stay for the production features that reduce development time and operating costs.
Full Technology Ownership
Unlike providers relying on third-party proxy networks, Scrapfly owns the entire technology chain: proxies, browsers, fingerprinting, and challenge solving.
When anti-bot systems update, we restore bypasses in days, not weeks.
24/7 anti-bot monitoringOfficial SDKs & Integrations
Scrapfly provides official SDKs for all major languages, making integration straightforward:
- Python SDK: pip install scrapfly-sdk
- TypeScript/JS SDK: npm install scrapfly-sdk
- Go SDK: go get github.com/scrapfly/scrapfly-go
- Scrapy integration: Drop-in middleware
Extraction API
Transform raw HTML into structured data automatically. Scrapfly's AI-powered Extraction API handles:
- Auto-extraction: Automatically detect and extract data
- LLM extraction: Natural language prompts for complex data
- Template extraction: Reusable extraction rules
What Developers Say
Capterra Rating: 4.9/5 (183 reviews)
"Scrapingdog was fast for simple sites but couldn't handle Cloudflare. Scrapfly's ASP solved that instantly."
"We needed consistent results on protected sites. Scrapfly's 98% success rate versus 39% made the decision easy."
"The dedicated APIs sounded great, but we needed a generic solution that works everywhere. Scrapfly delivers."
Migration Takes 2 Hours
Most teams migrate from Scrapingdog to Scrapfly in under 2 hours with zero downtime and no data loss.
Migration Process
- Sign up for free 1,000 API credits
- Install the SDK (Python, TypeScript, Go, or Scrapy)
- Update client initialization and request parameters
- Test on your critical targets
Run both services in parallel during testing. Test Scrapfly on your targets while Scrapingdog handles production traffic.
# Scrapingdog → 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 dynamic=true
asp=True, # Anti-bot bypass (better than premium)
country='us', # Same geotargeting
proxy_pool='public_residential_pool' # Replaces premium=true
))
print(result.content)Full parameter mapping, multiple language examples, and AI-assisted migration tool:
View Full Migration GuideFrequently Asked Questions
Does Scrapfly really achieve 98% success on protected sites?
Yes. Scrapeway benchmarks all major web scraping APIs on identical protected targets, consistently showing Scrapfly achieving 98% success. This includes sites like LinkedIn, Walmart, Zillow, and Glassdoor where anti-bot protection is most aggressive.
Can I test Scrapfly on my specific targets before committing?
Yes. The free plan includes 1,000 API credits with no credit card required. Test your exact targets before upgrading.
Does Scrapfly have dedicated APIs like Scrapingdog?
Scrapfly takes a different approach: instead of dedicated APIs for each target, our Anti-Scraping Protection (ASP) technology works universally across all websites. This means you don't need to learn different APIs for Google, Amazon, or LinkedIn. One unified API handles everything with 98% success rate. For structured data, our Extraction API automatically extracts products, articles, jobs, and more from any page.
How does Scrapingdog pricing compare to Scrapfly?
Scrapingdog starts at $40/month for 200,000 credits, while Scrapfly starts at $30/month. However, the real comparison is in success rates: Scrapeway benchmarks show Scrapfly achieves 98% success versus Scrapingdog's 39% on protected sites. A lower cost per request means nothing if requests fail. Scrapfly also doesn't charge for unsuccessful requests.
Does Scrapfly have SDKs like other services?
Yes. Scrapfly provides official SDKs for Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, and a Scrapy middleware. These SDKs handle authentication, retries, and error handling automatically, making integration much simpler than manually constructing HTTP requests.
How does Scrapfly handle heavily protected sites?
Our ASP (Anti-Scraping Protection) automatically adapts to Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, and custom anti-bot systems by matching real browser TLS handshakes, fingerprints, and HTTP headers. No manual configuration required.
Why is Scrapingdog not working on Zillow, Indeed, or Booking?
Some websites use advanced anti-bot protection that requires sophisticated bypass technology. Scrapeway benchmarks show that many scraping APIs struggle with heavily protected sites like Zillow, Indeed, and Booking. Scrapfly's ASP achieves 98% success on these challenging targets because we own the full technology stack and can quickly adapt to anti-bot updates. Our Anti-Scraping Protection handles Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, and other protection systems automatically.
What happens when a request fails?
Scrapfly provides detailed error diagnostics showing why requests fail (blocks, timeouts, site issues). Automatic retries handle transient failures, and you're not charged for unsuccessful requests.
Does Scrapfly support JavaScript rendering?
Yes. Scrapfly uses dedicated cloud browser instances with headless browser JavaScript rendering for dynamic content. Enable the render_js parameter to capture content from React, Vue.js, Angular apps and SPAs.
What proxies does Scrapfly include?
Scrapfly includes residential and datacenter proxies in all plans. Both rotate across 50+ countries. All proxies are included in API credits with no separate fees. New to proxies? See our introduction to proxies in web scraping.
Does Scrapfly have an Extraction API?
Yes. Scrapfly's Extraction API transforms raw HTML into structured JSON data automatically. Choose from auto-extraction for common data types, LLM-powered extraction using natural language prompts, or template-based extraction with reusable rules.
See How Scrapfly Compares to Other APIs
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Start For Free Today
Test Scrapfly on your targets before committing.
- 1,000 free API credits
- No credit card required
- Full API access
- Migration support
Methodology Note: Scrapeway benchmarks test web scraping APIs using default, out-of-the-box configurations, representing the real-world experience developers encounter when first integrating an API.