ProWebScraper Alternative - Simplify Web Scraping with ProxiesAPI

Sep 30, 2023 ยท 2 min read

ProWebScraper is a visual web scraping tool that allows you to:

  • Build scrapers by clicking on elements
  • Extract data without coding
  • Schedule and automate scrapers
  • However, for developers needing an API, ProWebScraper has some limitations:

  • Complex visual configuration required
  • Scrapers break when sites change
  • Limited free usage tier
  • Pay per scrape pricing adds up
  • ProxiesAPI simplifies scraping for developers with a simple API.

    ProxiesAPI - Simple Scraping API

    ProxiesAPI simplifies web scraping down to one API call:

    curl "<http://api.proxiesapi.com/?key=API_KEY&url=https://example.com>"
    

    This returns the full HTML of any webpage. Behind the scenes, ProxiesAPI handles:

  • Proxy Rotation - Each request uses a different proxy and IP.
  • Browser Identities - Randomized user agents and headers.
  • Automatic Retries - Retries failed requests.
  • CAPTCHA Solving - Automatically solves CAPTCHAs.
  • Javascript Rendering - Returns fully loaded DOM.
  • Pricing is simple at $23/month for 250,000 requests, with unlimited bandwidth.

    Why ProxiesAPI Beats ProWebScraper

    Here is a comparison between the two services:

    FeatureProWebScraperProxiesAPI
    PricingPay per scrape$23/month unlimited
    Codeless SetupYesAPI requests
    Proxy RotationNoYes
    Browser IdentitiesNoYes
    CAPTCHA SolvingNoYes
    Javascript RenderingNoYes
    Bandwidth LimitsYesNone

    ProxiesAPI simplifies scraping without visual configuration. Just make API requests.

    Key Benefits of ProxiesAPI

    Here are some of the main advantages of using ProxiesAPI over ProWebScraper:

  • Faster Setup - API requests vs visual configuration
  • Lower Cost - Simple monthly pricing vs per scrape
  • Built-In Features - CAPTCHA solving, JS rendering included
  • Easier Scaling - No need to modify scrapers
  • New IP Per Request - Automatic proxy rotation
  • With ProxiesAPI, there's no need for complex scraper configuration. The API handles proxy management automatically.

    Get started with 1,000 free API requests at ProxiesAPI.com. Let ProxiesAPI handle the proxy complexity so you can focus on results.

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    The easiest way to do Web Scraping

    Get HTML from any page with a simple API call. We handle proxy rotation, browser identities, automatic retries, CAPTCHAs, JavaScript rendering, etc automatically for you


    Try ProxiesAPI for free

    curl "http://api.proxiesapi.com/?key=API_KEY&url=https://example.com"

    <!doctype html>
    <html>
    <head>
        <title>Example Domain</title>
        <meta charset="utf-8" />
        <meta http-equiv="Content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" />
    ...

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