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In our 2026 comparison of Firecrawl and ScraperAPI, ScraperAPI comes out ahead overall (weighted score 95% vs 83% for Firecrawl). Firecrawl is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews; ScraperAPI is rated 4.8/5 from 102 user reviews. Firecrawl has a free plan; ScraperAPI starts at $49/month.
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| At a glance | Firecrawl | ScraperAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Proxy & Web Scraping | Proxy & Web Scraping |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (4 reviews) | 4.8/5 (102 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | $49/mo |
| Listed features | 11 | 11 |
| Integrations | — | 4 |
| Platforms | Not specified | API-based |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Customer support | 5.0/5 | 4.8/5 |
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Free to use. No credit card required.
Small scraping tasks.
Growing data teams.
Heavy corporate scraping.
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Firecrawl is a runner-up with a composite score of 83%.
Firecrawl has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 11 features.
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 5.0/5 stars.
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ScraperAPI wins overall with a weighted score of 95% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Pricing: $49/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Tied with a solid set of 11 features.
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
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ScraperAPI scores higher across 5 of 11 key dimensions with a 12-point lead in our weighted analysis.
ScraperAPI scores higher across 5 of 11 key dimensions with a 12-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Firecrawl is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. ScraperAPI is rated 4.8/5 from 102 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Firecrawl has a free plan. ScraperAPI starts at $49/month. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Firecrawl offers a free plan; ScraperAPI does not list a free plan or trial.
ScraperAPI supports API-based; platform support is not specified for the others.
Firecrawl has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5, ScraperAPI has an ease-of-use rating of 4.8/5. ScraperAPI is rated easier to use by reviewers.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Firecrawl provides a straightforward, dependable solution that integrated smoothly into our operational stack. Uptime is consistent and user adoption across the team was immediate.
We have been using Firecrawl across our departments and appreciate the simplicity and stability of the system. It handles core workflows without unnecessary bloat.
The platform has streamlined our daily operations, providing reliable tools and responsive support. Configuration was quick and the feature set aligns well with our requirements.
A well-built tool that delivers consistent value. The interface is clean, performance is snappy, and our operational workflows run smoothly.
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