Diffbot alternative for web scraping?

ScrapingBee is a better alternative to Diffbot. Efficient and accurate data extraction doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag or a steep learning curve.

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ScrapingBee clear documentation, easy-to-use API, and great success rate made it a no-brainer. Dominic Phillips Dominic Phillips Co-Founder @ CodeSubmit

Not just structured data. Just straightforward scraping.

Diffbot is great for extracting structured data but can get expensive quickly. Why pay more for specific use cases when you can scrape the entire web with better pricing?

One pricing structure, full access

Forget about pricing based on data types or complexity. You pay for what you scrape—nothing more.

Full features at all tiers

From handling JavaScript to avoiding CAPTCHAs, get all the tools you need without added costs.

ScrapingBee
Diffbot
Requests for $99/mo
1,000,000
~100,000
AI-Natural Language Extraction
Table-to-JSON Parsing
Declarative JavaScript Scenarios
Integrated Screenshot Capture
Google SERP Scraping Endpoint

Scrape more than just structured data.

Diffbot excels at structured data, but we let you scrape any content. Our flexible API handles everything from dynamic content to advanced scraping features.

REST API

A single call is all you need—get structured content, handle JavaScript, solve CAPTCHAs, and more with minimal setup.

Proxy mode, just in case

Need granular control? Use our proxy mode to route traffic however you need while still benefiting from our infrastructure.

We use ScrapingBee to extract real-estate listings from dozens of websites. ScrapingBee API helped us focus on our core-business instead of managing headless browsers by ourselves. Maxime Le Segretain Maxime Le Segretain Co-Founder @ Hello DingDong
FEATURES

More than just structured data. Full control over your scraping.

A developer-first API that gives you precision, flexibility, and power for scraping any type of web data.

Real Browser Rendering

Forget the point-and-click tools. Just send us a URL, and we’ll handle everything from JavaScript rendering to structured content extraction.

Smart Anti-Detection

Automatically rotate headers, manage cookies, and apply stealth techniques to avoid detection and CAPTCHA challenges.

Custom Execution Layer

Scroll to load content, click buttons, or interact with JavaScript—all through a simple API call.

Built for Scale

Handle large-scale scraping with no throttling, no export limits, and no need for local software installation.

DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE

Powerful, straightforward, and no fluff.

Skip the flowcharts and visual tools. Our API lets developers dive straight into real scraping.

API-first design

Our stateless, RESTful API makes it simple—just send a URL and get back your structured data.

Ready-to-use snippets

Pre-built scripts in all major languages are available in our docs and GitHub for faster integration.

Common issues? Already solved.

Check out our documentation, built around real developer questions and solutions.

Developer-first support

You’ll never get a generic response. Our team speaks your language and understands how you build.

Simple, transparent pricing.

Cancel anytime, no questions asked!

API Credits
Concurrent requests
JavaScript rendering
Rotating & Premium Proxies
Geotargeting
Screenshots, Extraction Rules, Google Search API
Priority Email Support
Dedicated Account Manager
Team Management
Freelance $49/mo
250,000
10
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Startup $99/mo
1,000,000
50
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Business + $599/mo
8,000,000
200
All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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