#1 ScraperAPI Alternative
ScraperAPI bills 10 credits to render a page, plus 10 more on sites behind Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, or Akamai. It has no plan between $49 and $149; on Startup at $149, 1,000 rendered pages cost $1.49 before any bypass fee. Context.dev Pro ($90) renders them for $0.90, with proxies and anti-bot handling in every 1-credit scrape.
1,000 pages, rendered in a browser
Startup ($149) vs Pro ($90), October 2026 list prices
ScraperAPI bills 10 credits to render, adds 10 on sites behind Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, or Akamai, and sets its own rates for Amazon (5), Google (25), and LinkedIn (30). Plain static HTML is cheaper on ScraperAPI, about $0.15 per 1,000 pages.
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Why switch
ScraperAPI and Context.dev both render pages and get past bot protection. On ScraperAPI that costs 10 credits to render, 10 more to unblock, and its own rate on some domains; on Context.dev it is the 1-credit default, with at least twice the concurrency at every paid tier from Pro up.
- Key difference
One credit per page, not 10 to render and 10 more to unblock
ScraperAPI bills 10 credits for render=true, adds 10 on sites behind Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, or Akamai, and charges 75 for ultra premium proxies with rendering. Context.dev includes rendering, managed proxies, and anti-bot handling in every 1-credit scrape. ScraperAPI has no plan between $49 and $149, so on Startup at $149, 1,000 rendered pages cost $1.49 before any bypass fee, against $0.90 on Context.dev Pro at $90.
- Pricing
No per-domain price list
ScraperAPI prices some sites above its 1-credit base before you add a parameter: Amazon, Walmart, and eBay cost 5 credits, Google and Bing 25, and LinkedIn 30. Its terms let it apply credit multipliers automatically, and its docs point you to a dashboard estimator to check what a URL will cost. Context.dev has no per-domain prices.
- Throughput
Twice the concurrency for $59 less, and batches twice as large
Context.dev Pro runs 100 requests at once for $90 a month; ScraperAPI Startup runs 50 threads for $149 and starts at most 10 rendered requests per second by default. Context.dev Growth runs 250 for $300, against 100 on ScraperAPI Business at $299. Batches take up to 100,000 URLs instead of 50,000, support every Scrape output, refund failed pages when the batch settles, and keep results for 180 days instead of up to 72 hours.
- Search
Search, map, and parse documents on the same key
Context.dev Web Search returns ten ranked results with the passages that answer your query for 2 credits, $1.80 per 1,000 searches on Pro, or every page as Markdown for 11. Map lists a site’s URLs for 1 credit, and the same Scrape endpoint parses PDFs, DOCX, PPT, XLSX, and about 40 other formats. ScraperAPI charges 25 credits for a Google results page, which returns listings rather than page content, and has no map or document parsing endpoint.
- Extraction
JSON against your schema on any page, with no parser to train
ScraperAPI’s AI Parser learns one page type from up to three example URLs, paid plans hold five parsers, and each extra parser or field change costs 30,000 credits. Context.dev takes your JSON Schema on any Scrape or Batch request and returns a typed object for 5 credits per page, so a new site or a new field needs no training step. Once a ScraperAPI parser is trained, its parse calls cost only the scrape, which is cheaper per page on that one site.
- Data handling
Signed-in scraping and zero data retention
ScraperAPI’s terms prohibit scraping pages behind a login and reserve the right to store the data you download indefinitely. On Context.dev paid plans, a browser profile signs in once with a username and password and reuses the saved session; logins that need MFA or a CAPTCHA are not supported. Zero data retention is available on request at no extra credits.
What one request really costs
ScraperAPI has no plan between $49 and $149, so this compares 1,000 requests on its $149 Startup plan with Context.dev Pro at $90. ScraperAPI’s price changes with the rendering, proxies, bot protection, and domain a page needs; Context.dev’s does not.
| Request | Context.dev | ScraperAPI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain HTML, no browserStatic pages that need no rendering or bypass | $0.90 | $0.15 (1 credit) | 6x less |
| Rendered in a headless browserrender=true on a site without bot protection | $0.90 | $1.49 (10 credits) | 1.7x more |
| Bot-protection bypassAdded on Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, and Akamai sites | Included | +$1.49 (10 credits) | Extra fee |
| Rendered on ultra premium proxiesultra_premium=true with render=true, for the hardest sites | $0.90 | $11.17 (75 credits) | 12x more |
| A LinkedIn pageFixed per-domain rate, whatever parameters you send | $0.90 | $4.47 (30 credits) | 5x more |
| A web search, 10 resultsContext.dev adds the relevant passages; ScraperAPI’s Google page returns listings | $1.80 (2 credits) | $3.73 (25 credits) | 2.1x more |
| JSON from a rendered pageScraperAPI needs a trained AI Parser for the page type first | $4.50 (5 credits) | $1.49 (10 credits) | 3x less |
Derived from Context.dev Pro ($90 for 100,000 credits) and ScraperAPI Startup ($149 for 1,000,000 credits) at monthly billing. ScraperAPI rates are from docs.scraperapi.com (Credits and Requests costs) and scraperapi.com/pricing. Context.dev search with full-page Markdown is 11 credits, $9.90 per 1,000 searches.
Full comparison
| Feature | Context.dev | ScraperAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Scraping & Crawling | ||
| Scrape to Markdown or HTML | Yes | Yes |
| JavaScript rendering | Always included | 10 credits |
| Bot-protection bypass (Cloudflare, DataDome) | Always included | +10 credits |
| Screenshots | Yes | 10 credits |
| JSON extraction against your schema | 5 credits | Trained AI Parser |
| App store, G2, and Instagram parsers | Yes | No |
| Crawl a site | 1 credit/page | Yes |
| Map site URLs | Yes | No |
| Async batch scraping | Up to 100,000 URLs | Up to 50,000 URLs |
| Batch results retention | 180 days | Up to 72 hours |
| Change monitoring with webhooks | Yes | Schedules, no diffing |
| No-code scheduled jobs | No | DataPipeline |
| Parse PDFs and office documents | Yes | No |
| Country geotargeting | Yes | US and EU under $299 |
| Signed-in scraping with saved logins | Browser profiles | Barred by its terms |
| Interaction & Search | ||
| Browser actions before capture | Up to 5, 2 credits | Render required |
| Web search with page content | Yes | No |
| Research answers in your JSON shape | 10 credits | No |
| ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI Mode answers | No | 25 credits, beta |
| Google SERP API | No | 25 credits |
| Amazon, Walmart, and eBay endpoints | No | Yes |
| Pricing & Billing | ||
| Per-domain surcharges | None | 5 to 30 credits |
| Concurrency, Pro vs Startup | 100 at $90 | 50 at $149 |
| Rendered request starts per second | Concurrency only | 10 by default |
| Pay-as-you-go overage | Every paid plan | From the $475 plan |
| Free plan | 1,000 credits/mo | 1,000/mo after trial |
| Yearly billing discount | 2 months free | 10% off |
| Deployment | ||
| Managed scraping API | Yes | Yes |
| Proxy port for your own scraper | No | Yes |
| Zero data retention | On request | No |
| Developer Experience | ||
| TypeScript and Python SDKs | Yes | Yes |
| Go SDK | Yes | No |
| PHP and Ruby SDKs | Yes | Last updated 2020 |
| CLI | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| Also Included: Brand & Company Data | ||
| Brand profile by domain, name, email, or ticker | Yes | No |
| Logo CDN for direct embedding (Logo Link) | Yes | No |
Cost per 1,000 pages
Public list prices on both sites, broken down to the cost of 1,000 pages at each tier. ScraperAPI has no plan between $49 and $149, so its $149 Startup plan sits in the Mid row, and both its rendered and plain HTML rates are shown.
| Tier | Context.dev | ScraperAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free $0/mo 1,000 credits 2 concurrent requests $0 per 1K pages, any page | Free $0/mo 1,000 credits a month 5 concurrent threads 100 rendered pages a month 1,000 plain HTML pages a month |
| Entry | Developer $20/mo 10,000 credits 10 concurrent requests $1.67–$2.00 per 1K pages, any page | Hobby $49/mo 100,000 credits 20 concurrent threads $4.41–$4.90 per 1K rendered pages $0.44–$0.49 per 1K plain HTML pages |
| Mid | Pro $90/mo 100,000 credits 100 concurrent requests $0.75–$0.90 per 1K pages, any page | Startup $149/mo 1,000,000 credits 50 concurrent threads $1.34–$1.49 per 1K rendered pages $0.13–$0.15 per 1K plain HTML pages |
| Growth | Growth $300/mo 500,000 credits 250 concurrent requests $0.50–$0.60 per 1K pages, any page | Business $299/mo 3,000,000 credits 100 concurrent threads $0.90–$1.00 per 1K rendered pages $0.09–$0.10 per 1K plain HTML pages |
| High volume | Scale $500/mo 1,000,000 credits 500 concurrent requests $0.42–$0.50 per 1K pages, any page | Scaling $475/mo 5,000,000 credits 200 concurrent threads $0.85–$0.95 per 1K rendered pages $0.09–$0.10 per 1K plain HTML pages |
- Rendered pages assume 10 credits per page on ScraperAPI, its price for render=true, and 1 credit per page on Context.dev, where rendering, managed proxies, and anti-bot handling are always on. Sites behind Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, or Akamai add 10 credits per request on ScraperAPI, so protected pages cost more than shown. Each range runs from yearly to monthly billing.
- A plain request without rendering costs 1 credit on ScraperAPI. Premium proxies cost 10 credits (25 with rendering) and ultra premium proxies 30 (75 with rendering).
- ScraperAPI’s per-domain rates apply before any parameter: Amazon, Walmart, and eBay 5 credits, Google and Bing 25, and LinkedIn 30 (docs.scraperapi.com, Credits and Requests costs).
- ScraperAPI has no plan between $49 and $149, so the Mid row uses Startup at $149. Plans, credits, and concurrent threads are from scraperapi.com/pricing, accessed October 18, 2026, where yearly billing is 10% off. Its free plan refills 1,000 credits a month after a 7-day, 5,000-credit trial.
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Which one fits
Both render pages and get past bot protection. These are the cases where the choice is clear. For formats, pricing, and code, see the Context.dev web scraping API.
Choose Context.dev if
- Your pages need JavaScript or sit behind bot protection, and you want each one billed at 1 credit, $0.90 per 1,000 on Pro, with no render fee, bypass fee, or per-domain rate.
- You want web search with page content, URL maps, document parsing, and batches of 100,000 URLs on one key.
- You want more concurrency per dollar: 100 concurrent requests at $90 instead of 50 threads at $149.
- You need JSON against your own schema on any site, signed-in scraping with saved browser profiles, or zero data retention.
Choose ScraperAPI if
- Your targets are mostly static HTML. A plain request is 1 credit, about $0.15 per 1,000 pages on Startup, against $0.90 on Context.dev Pro.
- You need parsed JSON for Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Home Depot, Google search, or Redfin. ScraperAPI’s structured data endpoints cover those sites; Context.dev has no Amazon or Google SERP endpoint.
- You want a no-code scheduler. DataPipeline runs up to 100,000 URLs, keywords, or ASINs on a schedule and delivers results to a webhook.
- Your scraper already speaks to a proxy. ScraperAPI’s proxy port drops into Scrapy, Puppeteer, or Selenium code; Context.dev is a REST API with no proxy endpoint.
A few things to know.
More details in the API documentation.
What is the best ScraperAPI alternative?
Context.dev is a ScraperAPI alternative for teams whose pages need JavaScript or sit behind bot protection. Every scrape includes rendering, managed proxies, and anti-bot handling for 1 credit, $0.90 per 1,000 pages on Pro, and the same key covers Markdown, screenshots, JSON extraction, crawl, map, web search, batches of up to 100,000 URLs, and change monitoring. If your targets are mostly static HTML or you need Amazon and Google parsers, ScraperAPI is the better fit.
How many credits does a ScraperAPI request cost?
A plain request is 1 credit. render=true costs 10, premium proxies 10 (25 with rendering), and ultra premium proxies 30 (75 with rendering). Amazon, Walmart, and eBay cost 5, Google and Bing 25, and LinkedIn 30, and ScraperAPI adds 10 credits when it bypasses Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, or Akamai. On the $149 Startup plan, 1,000 rendered pages cost $1.49 before any bypass fee and $11.17 with ultra premium proxies; Context.dev Pro is $0.90 for any page.
What do 1,000 rendered pages cost on each?
ScraperAPI has no plan between $49 and $149, so compare its Startup plan ($149 for 1,000,000 credits) with Context.dev Pro ($90 for 100,000 credits). On Startup, render=true costs 10 credits, $1.49 per 1,000 pages, and sites behind Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, or Akamai add 10 credits per request; ScraperAPI does not publish a combined rate. On Context.dev Pro, the same 1,000 pages cost $0.90 with rendering and anti-bot handling included.
Does Context.dev charge for failed requests?
If every output of a scrape fails, Context.dev does not charge, and 429, 408, 5xx, validation, and auth errors are free. A target that returns 404 still costs the base credit. ScraperAPI does not charge for failed requests but bills 200 and 404 responses, and it also bills requests you cancel within the first 70 seconds.
Does Context.dev support browser actions like ScraperAPI’s Rendering Instruction Set?
Yes. Scrape accepts up to five actions run in order before capture: a natural-language step such as “Click Load more”, scroll, a fixed wait, and waitFor a CSS selector. A scrape with actions costs 2 credits on paid plans, $1.80 per 1,000 on Pro. On ScraperAPI, instructions require render=true, so each request costs at least 10 credits, $1.49 per 1,000 on Startup, plus 10 more on sites behind bot protection.
When is ScraperAPI the better choice?
When most pages are static HTML, since a plain ScraperAPI request is 1 credit and its Startup and larger plans work out to $0.10 to $0.15 per 1,000 pages at monthly billing. It is also the better fit if you need parsed JSON for Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Home Depot, Google, or Redfin, a no-code scheduler, or a proxy port for an existing scraper.
How do I migrate from ScraperAPI to Context.dev?
Replace the GET call with POST /web/scrape and drop render, premium, and ultra_premium, because rendering and anti-bot handling are always on. output_format=markdown maps to the markdown output, screenshot=true to the screenshot output, country_code to sharedParams.country, and Rendering Instruction Set steps to up to five sharedParams.actions. Async batches map to Batches of up to 100,000 URLs, and SDKs exist for TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, and PHP. The proxy port and the structured data endpoints have no equivalent.
Can Context.dev scrape pages behind a login?
Yes, on paid plans. A browser profile signs in once with a username and password and reuses the saved session on later scrapes; logins that need MFA or a CAPTCHA are not supported. ScraperAPI’s terms prohibit scraping pages behind a login and reserve the right to store the data you download indefinitely. Context.dev offers zero data retention on request at no extra credits.
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Ready to switch from ScraperAPI?
Drop the render, premium, and ultra_premium flags and send the same URLs to Context.dev, where every page is 1 credit and the free plan includes 1,000 credits a month.