72/100
Crozdesk rating
Data extraction category
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Should I Use zenscrape?
Zenscrape offers a robust web scraping API for fast, reliable data extraction. Try our free scraping API to scrape data easily and efficiently.
Depends
DependsBuy if you are a developer who wants a fast, simple scraping API and will test credit burn on your target sites first.
Fast in benchmarks (1.2s, 99%) but mid-pack ratings, weak support, and credit burn on JS rendering. Test before committing.
Confidence: Medium
$30
Starting price
Small plan, 250,000 credits
Yes
Free tier
Free API tier offered
99%
Benchmark success
1.2s avg response (ScrapeOps)
Value for money
3
Entry plan criticized; $240 benchmark cost flags credit burn
Ease of use
4
Described as easy-to-use with a simple REST API
Feature depth
4
Proxy rotation, headless browser, JS rendering included
Support quality
2
Users report limited documentation and support
Security posture
2
No security page found on site
Pros
Cons
Gotchas
- highJavaScript rendering burns extra credits; ScrapeOps benchmark shows $240 on Small plan⁴
- mediumIndependent Scrapeway review is critical of the entry plan¹
- mediumCompetitors claim paywalled core features — verify your must-haves before committing⁷
- mediumNo public security page — a gap for procurement and compliance reviews12
Best for
- Developers wanting a simple REST scraping API
- Teams avoiding proxy and anti-bot management
- JavaScript-rendered page extraction
- Small-to-mid volume scraping projects
Not for
- Non-technical users wanting point-and-click scraping
- Anyone needing responsive support or thorough docs
- High-volume JS-heavy scraping on tight budgets
- Compliance-sensitive buyers needing documented security
Pricing
Small
$30
- 250,000 credits
- Credit-based, per successful scrape
Security
No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
What users say
Independent benchmarks praise speed and reliability, but users complain about limited documentation, weak support, and paywalled features.
“Zenscrape is trying to gaslight its customers into believi”
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Based on 14 public sources; several review snippets are truncated, so some judgments are partial.
Sources
review
- Zenscrape | Software Reviews & Alternativescrozdesk.comreview
- Zenscrape Reviews - 2026slashdot.orgreview
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- Zenscrape - Features, Pricing & What Users Say (2026)mycoldleads.comreview
- Zenscrape alternative for web scraping?scrapingbee.comreview
- Web Scraping Made Simple With Zenscrapecss-tricks.comnews
- Zenscrape vs Scrapestack: Best Web Scraping API...blog.apilayer.comnews
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- Zenscrape official sitezenscrape.comofficial
- Zenscrape security pagezenscrape.comofficial
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