The best alternative to ZenRows
ZenRows provides an API that handles anti-bot bypass, but there's no integrated solution for managing data extraction flows in the cloud. That's why you need Apify.
When we say free, we mean it
Apify offers a free forever trial with $5 of credit each month that gives you unrestricted access to the platform. In contrast, ZenRows’ free trial lasts 14 days, limits you to 1,000 API requests, and requires a paid subscription after the trial ends.
Get more for less on a paid plan
For $69/month, ZenRows provides access to a multi-purpose API. For only $49/month Apify offers a full-stack scraping platform with over 2,000 APIs (Actors) for almost any website. These include single-purpose and multi-purpose APIs, configurable programmatically or with a simple UI.
SuperScraper API
Apify offers a versatile REST API, our SuperScraper API, that lets you extract fully rendered HTML from any URL using a headless browser. It has all the features you can expect from ZenRows, and you can access it with any Apify plan, including the free one!
Cloud infrastructure and scheduling features
ZenRows lacks native cloud capabilities or scheduling features, requiring additional services for those functions. With Apify, you can host crawlers in the cloud, schedule jobs automatically, store data, and export it in multiple formats—all in one place with a single service.
Access thousands of scrapers on Apify Store
Every Apify plan grants full access to the Actors listed on Apify Store. This community-driven marketplace allows you to use or rent any Actor to scrape a variety of websites, including Twitter (X), Instagram, and Facebook. Almost any website you need is likely covered.
Integrate Actors with your favorite apps
ZenRows offers you a Make/Zapier integration. With Apify, you can integrate your workflows with services like Gmail, Airtable, Make, Zapier, Google Drive, GitHub, Keboola, and more. Connect your Apify tasks with cloud services and web apps to enhance your automation capabilities.
Apify
Unlimited free plan
Library of pre-built scrapers
3,000+
Host code in the cloud
Available data export formats
CSV, HTML, JSON, XML, or RSS Feed
Developer community
Discord
Scrape dynamic web pages (using headless browsers)
High-scale enterprise plans
Store and manage data in the cloud
Proxy rotation, CAPTCHA bypass
Schedule one-off or repeating extractions
Native integration with third-party tools
Make, Zapier, Gmail, Google Drive, Slack, Github, Asana, Webhooks, Trello, and more
Pricing
Plans start at $49/month and give you access to over 2,000 data extraction APIs and all platform features
Unlimited free plan
Library of pre-built scrapers
Host code in the cloud
Available data export formats
Developer community
Scrape dynamic web pages (using headless browsers)
High-scale enterprise plans
Store and manage data in the cloud
Proxy rotation, CAPTCHA bypass
Schedule one-off or repeating extractions
Native integration with third-party tools
Pricing
Apify
3,000+
CSV, HTML, JSON, XML, or RSS Feed
Discord
Make, Zapier, Gmail, Google Drive, Slack, Github, Asana, Webhooks, Trello, and more
Plans start at $49/month and give you access to over 2,000 data extraction APIs and all platform features
ZenRows
Free trial with 1,000 URLs for 14 days
JSON, HTML, Markdown
Make, Zapier
Plans start at $69/month and only provide access to a multi-purpose API with no cloud capabilities or storage
Note
This evaluation is based on our understanding of information available to us as of November 2024. Readers should conduct their own research for detailed comparisons. Product names, logos, and brands are used for identification only and remain the property of their respective owners. Their use does not imply affiliation or endorsement.
Scheduling
Set extractions to run on schedule and process recurring jobs programmatically.
Storage
Store datasets from web extractions in cloud storage. Search for data, images, and text, and export to multiple file formats.
Apify Store
Access hundreds of ready-made Actors to kickstart your data extraction or automation project.
Proxies
Monitor web scraper health, set a custom geolocation, and monitor traffic across IP addresses.
Complete API
Run, stop, and manage web extractions using a full-featured API. Export data from extractions and integrate into your tech stack.
Ready for scale
The Apify platform automatically scales up resources to run as many Actors as you want. Forget about managing physical servers.
Ready for enterprise
Get a complete end-to-end solution built by Apify for all your web scraping, data extraction, and web automation needs.
ScalableProcess millions of records, integrate Apify into your tech stack, and get the data you need.
ReliableData cleansing, Service Level Agreement & support team ensures clean data on time, every time
TrustworthyWith 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise customers, our team ensures project success.