Web Scraping
Dig deeper into data extraction, see web scraping scenarios in particular industries, and learn how to process scraped data.
283 posts
Dynamic Web Scraping: Browser-Based Scraping vs. HTTP Requests
Learn when browser-based scraping fits a dynamic website, when HTTP requests are enough, and how to use Octoparse to test and repeat a visual extraction workflow.
2026-11-09T18:55:19+00:00 · 9 min read
Octoparse API: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Connecting Web Data
Learn how to use the Octoparse API with Data Hub App API, OpenAPI, AgentTools API, MCP, and CLI. Includes a tested 16-record workflow and first-run steps.
2026-11-09T18:44:56+00:00 · 7 min read
Cloud Web Scraping API: Automate Data Collection and Integration with Octoparse
Learn how cloud web scraping APIs connect Octoparse data collection with Amazon price monitoring, databases, dashboards, and recurring workflows.
2026-11-06T19:17:03+00:00 · 9 min read
Web Scraping Proxy Not Working? Diagnose 403/429 Errors with Octoparse
Proxy not working? Diagnose 403, 429, login, country, cloud, and empty-result issues. Follow Octoparse steps to test a small sample and scale with confidence.
2026-11-06T18:18:44+00:00 · 11 min read
How to Scrape Shopee Data in 2026: Products, Prices and Sales
Shopee Brazil now asks visitors to log in, and product pages round sold counts. Here's how to scrape Shopee products, prices and sales in 2026.
2026-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 · 7 min read
AI Browser Agents vs Web Scrapers: We Timed 4 Agents
AI browser agent vs web scraper speed test: we timed Codex, Claude, Antigravity and Jev on one Google Flights search. See results and when to use each.
2026-10-29T12:10:17+00:00 · 26 min read
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
Compare keyword ranking APIs and SERP scraping: what an SEO ranking API returns, when to collect raw results, and how to track positions by location.
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