What is a URL credit?

A URL credit represents a single page loaded by Web Scraper Cloud. Scraping 100 pages costs 100 credits; extracting 100 records from one page costs 1 credit.

Do I need a credit card for the free trial?

No. You can start the Web Scraper Cloud free trial without providing credit card information.

Can it scrape any website?

No universal scraping tool works on every site. Test your target site with the free trial to confirm compatibility.

How does the Scale plan differ from other plans?

Scale plan is built for high-volume scraping with unlimited URL credits but limits parallel running jobs, which you can scale up or down as needed.

Web Scraper

Web Scraper is a free Chrome extension with a point-and-click interface for data extraction. Handles JavaScript sites, cloud scheduling, API integration, proxy rotation, and bot protection bypass with 99.9% success rate.

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Summary

Web Scraper is a free Chrome extension that extracts website data without coding. Designed for regular, large-scale data collection and system integration, it offers free local use and paid cloud automation.

What is Web Scraper?

Web Scraper is a point-and-click web data extraction tool with a free browser extension and paid cloud service. Select page elements visually, and the system builds a sitemap to extract data. Handles JavaScript sites, multi-level navigation, and dynamic content. The cloud version offers scheduled runs, API integration, proxy rotation, and automatic Captcha and bot protection bypass with 99.9% success rate.

Core Capabilities

Point-and-click interface: Build extraction rules by selecting elements—no coding
JavaScript execution: Full JavaScript execution and Ajax request handling
Cloud automation: Scheduler supports hourly, daily, or weekly runs
Proxy rotation: Thousands of IPs to bypass Cloudflare, Datadome, and more
Multi-format export: CSV, XLSX, JSON; integrates with Dropbox, Google Sheets, Amazon S3
API and webhooks: Manage scrapers and access data programmatically
Data quality monitoring: Track record counts, failed pages, empty pages with in-app and email alerts

Pros

Completely free for local use with 800,000+ users
Point-and-click interface lowers technical barrier—no coding needed
Cloud version auto-handles Captcha and bot protection with 99.9% success rate
Supports multiple export formats and third-party integrations (Google Sheets, Amazon S3)
Scale plan offers unlimited URL credits for high-volume scraping

Cons

Steep learning curve; requires watching tutorials and reading documentation
Cannot guarantee scraping all sites—testing required
Cloud service requires paid subscription (Project plan starts at $50/month)
Free version limited to local use—no scheduling or API
Residential proxies cost extra on Scale plan ($2.5/GB)

Decision Guidance

When to use: You need regular extraction from multiple sites, integration with CRM or databases, handling of JavaScript-heavy sites, or bypassing bot protection. Scale plan suits enterprises scraping millions of pages monthly.

Consider alternatives: For one-off, small-scale extraction, the free version suffices. For highly custom logic or complex workflows, consider building a custom scraper. If budget is tight and volume low, start with the free trial to evaluate fit.