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Azure AI Speech vs Octoparse
Both stand on data mining and extraction software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Visit Azure AI Speech 
Free plan APIMacWindows
Octoparse combines visual scraping, templates, AI assistance, APIs, cloud runs, and broad export options. Compare plan limits and the documented file-format restriction with your data workflow.
Visit OctoparseThe facts
| Azure AI Speech | Octoparse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | API, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $69 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Azure AI Speech | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | octoparse.com |
| On data mining and extraction software | #4 of 29 | #8 of 29 |
Azure AI Speech: what it does well
Octoparse: what it does well
- Visual scraper building with selector repair
- More than 680 maintained templates
- AI Assistant creates reusable scrapers
- Cloud scheduling and anti-blocking support
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Cannot scrape XML sitemaps or PDF files
- Free plan limits tasks and exports
- Paid plans are billed annually
- No self-hosted option
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