Comparison
When to use local extraction
Use local extraction when you want to:- Test a new task before running it at scale
- Watch how the workflow behaves step by step
- Debug element selection, pagination, login, or page loading issues
- Use a local browsing session or local network condition
- Run a small one-off extraction
When to use cloud extraction
Use cloud extraction when you want to:- Run tasks without keeping your computer on
- Schedule recurring collections
- Collect larger datasets
- Run tasks unattended
- Reduce dependence on your local device
- Keep your local IP address private during extraction
- Send data to downstream exports automatically
Typical workflow
1
Build the task locally
Create the workflow, select fields, configure actions, and refine data.
2
Run a local test
Check that the task extracts the right records and handles pagination or detail pages correctly.
3
Switch to cloud extraction
Use cloud extraction when the task is stable and needs to run on a schedule or at larger scale.
4
Monitor cloud results
Check run status, logs, and exported data after the task runs.
Things to check before cloud runs
Before moving a task to the cloud, confirm:- The task does not rely on a local-only session
- Login and cookies are configured correctly if required
- Pagination and scrolling work in a sample run
- The website can load correctly in the cloud environment
- Export settings are configured
- The task supports the run mode you want to use
A task that works locally may still need adjustment before running reliably in the cloud, especially if the target website uses login sessions, location-sensitive content, anti-bot checks, or dynamic loading.
Related pages
Standard vs boost mode
Compare cloud run modes for speed and concurrency.
Logs & event tracking
Learn how to check task status and troubleshoot failed runs.