WebHarvy Alternative

The Cloud API Alternative to WebHarvy

Move beyond desktop scraping. AlterLab runs in the cloud — no installation, unlimited scale, and full API integration for your data pipelines.

  • Cloud-based — no installation or local compute required
  • API integration — embed in any language or workflow
  • Scales to millions of requests — no desktop limitations

Why Teams Switch from WebHarvy

1

Cloud scale vs desktop limits

Desktop scrapers are limited by your local machine's resources and IP. AlterLab runs in the cloud with managed proxy infrastructure, handling scale that desktop tools physically cannot.

2

API integration vs desktop GUI

AlterLab integrates directly into your code and data pipelines. No need to open a desktop application, manually configure selectors, or export CSV files.

3

Pay-per-request vs license fees

AlterLab charges only for the requests you make. No upfront license fee, no per-seat costs, and no version upgrade charges.

Feature Comparison

FeatureAlterLabWebHarvy
Cloud-based
API integrationExport only (CSV/XML/JSON)
Proxy managementAutomatic, built-inManual or not included
Concurrent requestsUnlimited (API)Limited by local machine
JavaScript rendering
Pay-as-you-go

Migration Takes Minutes

Estimated time: 15 minutes to migrate

WebHarvy (desktop export)
// WebHarvy: open app, configure selectors, run scrape, export CSV
// Manual process — not automatable via code
AlterLab API
curl -X POST https://alterlab.io/api/v1/scrape \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://example.com/listings",
    "extract": {"items": [{"title": "string", "price": "number"}]}
  }'

Frequently Asked Questions

Your first scrape.
Sixty seconds.

$1 free balance. No credit card. No SDK.Just a POST request.

terminal
curl -X POST https://api.alterlab.io/v1/scrape \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"url": "https://example.com", "formats": ["markdown"]}'

No credit card required · Up to 5,000 free scrapes · Balance never expire

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