Web Scraping
Dig deeper into data extraction, see web scraping scenarios in particular industries, and learn how to process scraped data.
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Apify Alternatives: 9 Best Web Scraping Tools (2026)
Looking for an Apify alternative? Compare the 9 best web scraping tools of 2026 on real pricing, no-code and API access, and anti-bot reliability.
2026-09-30T11:52:46+00:00 · 17 min read
How to Scrape Google Jobs: Fields, Tools, and Validation Steps
Learn how to scrape Google Jobs responsibly, review a 38-row Chicago test, validate fields, handle duplicates, and test before scheduling.
2026-09-28T22:35:34+00:00 · 10 min read
6 Best AI Web Scrapers in 2026: Compared by Price, AI Capability, and Data Delivery
Compare 6 AI web scrapers in 2026 by price, AI capability, and data delivery, including Octoparse, Diffbot, Firecrawl, Thunderbit, and more.
2026-09-28T17:33:35+00:00 · 10 min read
Firecrawl Alternatives: 7 Tools Compared by Use Case
Compare 7 Firecrawl alternatives by API, no-code, open-source, managed-data, MCP, pricing signals, and workload fit before choosing a production stack.
2026-09-27T19:52:20+00:00 · 12 min read
SEO Ranking API: Scrape Keyword Rankings and SERPs
Learn what an SEO ranking API returns, how Yandex and Baidu rank tracking differ, and how to scrape keyword rankings and SERP features.
2026-09-23T10:25:03+00:00 · 11 min read
Etsy Scraper: 15-Listing Test at $0.25/1,000 Rows
We tested Octoparse’s Etsy URL template on 15 listings: 15/15 inputs completed, 13 returned full data, and the template page showed $0.25 per 1,000 lines.
2026-09-22T08:00:00+00:00 · 8 min read
How to Scrape Goodreads for Book Ratings and Comments
Goodreads discontinued its public API in December 2020. Here's how to get book titles, ratings, and reviews now for free, tested with 18 real rows.
2026-09-21T12:00:00+00:00 · 8 min read
Amazon API Scraping: 7 Tools Tested, 16 Real Rows
Compare 7 Amazon API and scraping options with a verified 16-row test, MCP/API boundaries, output choices, and the right route for your workflow.
2026-09-20T09:00:00+00:00 · 13 min read
Indeed Job Scraper: 3 Methods and a 946-Job Test (2026)
Compare an Indeed job scraper, the Indeed API route, Python, and a verified 946-row Octoparse MCP test for exporting structured job data.
2026-09-10T17:47:57+00:00 · 12 min read
Does Zillow Have an API? Data Access Options
Zillow API access in 2026: compare official and third-party options, pricing, and a 574-row Octoparse test using no-code templates, Python, and MCP.
2026-09-10T17:22:29+00:00 · 12 min read
Does AliExpress Have an API? Access Options Explained
Does AliExpress have an API? Compare official access, approval requirements, and an authorized Octoparse AliExpress scraper workflow for product data.
2026-09-03T10:08:10+00:00 · 11 min read
Walmart Scraper: Official Template, Real Test, $1/1K Rows
Walmart scraper made simple: one official template for products & reviews at $1/1,000 rows. See a real 3-product test, plus when to use the API.
2026-09-02T18:16:21+00:00 · 11 min read