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In our 2026 comparison of ProxyScrape and ScraperAPI, ScraperAPI comes out ahead overall (weighted score 95% vs 91% for ProxyScrape). ProxyScrape is rated 4.6/5 from 117 user reviews; ScraperAPI is rated 4.8/5 from 102 user reviews. ProxyScrape has a free plan; ScraperAPI starts at $49/month.
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| At a glance | ProxyScrape | ScraperAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Proxy & Web Scraping | Proxy & Web Scraping |
| User rating | 4.6/5 (117 reviews) | 4.8/5 (102 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | $49/mo |
| Listed features | 11 | 11 |
| Integrations | 3 | 4 |
| Platforms | Web | API-based |
| Ease of use | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Customer support | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
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Fast datacenter proxies.
Billed per GB.
Small scraping tasks.
Growing data teams.
Heavy corporate scraping.
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ProxyScrape is a runner-up with a composite score of 91%.
ProxyScrape has the most accessible pricing ($24/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 11 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.6/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.6/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (1 Platform: Web).
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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.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (1 Platform: API-based).
Composite scores are within 5 points. ScraperAPI edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction.
Composite scores are within 5 points. ScraperAPI edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction.
Composite scores are within 5 points. ScraperAPI edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction. 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.
ProxyScrape is rated 4.6/5 from 117 user reviews. ScraperAPI is rated 4.8/5 from 102 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
ProxyScrape has a free plan. ScraperAPI starts at $49/month. ProxyScrape has the lower entry price. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
ProxyScrape offers a free plan; ScraperAPI does not list a free plan or trial.
ProxyScrape supports Web; ScraperAPI supports API-based.
ProxyScrape has an ease-of-use rating of 4.6/5, ScraperAPI has an ease-of-use rating of 4.8/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
ProxyScrape has been an outstanding addition to our workflow. The intuitive interface and fast processing speed make completing daily tasks effortless.
Highly reliable software with great performance. Essential tool for professionals looking for efficiency and clean organization.
ProxyScrape has been an outstanding addition to our workflow. The intuitive interface and fast processing speed make completing daily tasks effortless.
ProxyScrape has been an outstanding addition to our workflow. The intuitive interface and fast processing speed make completing daily tasks effortless.
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