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ScrapingBee vs Surfsky Cloud Browser
Both stand on headless browser apis. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
ScrapingBee combines browser rendering, extraction methods, proxy handling, and dedicated APIs in a cloud service. Free credits provide a starting point, while paid usage scales through monthly credit and concurrency plans.
Visit ScrapingBee Free plan API
Visit Surfsky Cloud Browser The facts
| ScrapingBee | Surfsky Cloud Browser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Hobby: $19 a month | Starter: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | VostokInc SAS | Not published |
| Website | scrapingbee.com | surfsky.io |
| On headless browser apis | #20 of 33 | #24 of 33 |
ScrapingBee: what it does well
- Headless Chrome rendering
- AI and CSS/XPath extraction
- Automatic proxy rotation
- 1,000 free credits without card
- SOC 2 Type II and GDPR stated
What to know first
- Paid plans exclude VAT
- Advanced features consume more credits
Surfsky Cloud Browser: what it does well
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