What is the best ScrapeBadger alternative in 2026?

AlterLab is a strong ScrapeBadger alternative for teams that want predictable, fixed pricing instead of a variable per-endpoint credit system. AlterLab starts at $0.0002/request with a 5-tier structure, and includes a 5,000-request free tier — five times larger than ScrapeBadger's 1,000 free credits.

Is AlterLab cheaper than ScrapeBadger?

It depends on the workload. For simple, unprotected pages, ScrapeBadger's Basic Scrape (1 credit, $0.00015/req) is slightly cheaper than AlterLab's Tier 1 ($0.0002/req). For anti-bot-protected or JS-rendered sites, ScrapeBadger's flat 5-credit Stealth price ($0.00075/req) is also cheaper than AlterLab's Tier 3-4 pricing ($0.002-$0.004/req). AlterLab's advantage is a larger free tier and fixed, predictable per-tier pricing rather than raw per-request cost.

Can I migrate from ScrapeBadger to AlterLab easily?

Yes. Both APIs use a single REST endpoint with a similar JSON request body, so migration is typically a header and endpoint swap — about 15 minutes for most integrations.

Does AlterLab have anti-bot bypass like ScrapeBadger?

Yes. AlterLab bypasses Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX (HUMAN), Akamai Bot Manager, Kasada, and Imperva Incapsula — the same vendor set ScrapeBadger lists as supported.

Why does AlterLab have a bigger free tier than ScrapeBadger?

AlterLab includes 5,000 free requests with no credit card required, versus ScrapeBadger's 1,000 free credits. Both plans require no card to start, but AlterLab's is structured to let you fully evaluate anti-bot bypass and JS rendering before committing any spend.

ScrapeBadger Alternative

ScrapeBadger Alternative for Simpler, More Predictable Pricing

ScrapeBadger's credit cost varies by endpoint (1 credit for a basic scrape, 5 credits for stealth/JS mode, plus per-item costs on search endpoints) — you have to do the math per request type. AlterLab's 5-tier pricing is fixed per site-difficulty level, so the cost is predictable before you send the request.

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99.9% uptime

195+ countries

No credit card

5,000 free requests vs ScrapeBadger's 1,000 free credits — 5x larger free tier

Fixed per-tier pricing vs a variable credit system (1/5/2-3+0.1-per-item)

One REST endpoint vs credit-cost math that changes per endpoint type

Balance never expires (prepaid balance)

Self-service — start scraping in 2 minutes

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Common frustrations

Why developers leave ScrapeBadger

Real pain points from developers who switched to AlterLab

Variable per-endpoint credit costs

ScrapeBadger's credit cost changes by endpoint type: 1 credit for a basic scrape, 5 credits for Stealth mode, 2-3 credits plus 0.1 credit per item for search/listing endpoints. Estimating spend requires a credit-cost lookup table per call type.

Smaller free tier

1,000 free credits vs AlterLab's 5,000 free requests — roughly a 5x smaller runway to evaluate the API before paying.

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Scraping Mode

Monthly Volume

100K

AlterLab

$20.00

$0.0002 per request

Lower for this mode

ScrapeBadger

$15.00

$0.0001 per request

This Workload

ScrapeBadger is cheaper for this workload

Their pricing wins here. AlterLab's advantage shows up on protected-site and JS-heavy traffic — see the feature comparison below for where AlterLab pulls ahead.

No credit card

5,000 free requests

2-min setup

Feature-by-Feature

Every feature, side by side

See exactly how AlterLab compares to ScrapeBadger across all key features

Feature	AlterLab Winner	ScrapeBadger
Cost predictability How pricing is structured	Fixed price per site-difficulty tier (5 tiers)	Variable credits per endpoint (1/5/2-3+0.1 per item)
Simple site cost Blogs, news, static pages	$0.0002/req	$0.00015/req (1 credit)
Anti-bot / JS cost Protected or JS-rendered sites	$0.002-$0.004/req (Tier 3-4)	$0.00075/req (5 credits, flat)
Minimum commitment Smallest purchase	$10 one-time	$10 one-time
Failed requests Are failed requests charged	Not charged	Not charged

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Migration Time: 15 minutes

Switch from ScrapeBadger in 15 minutes

Simple easy migration process. No downtime, no complex setup.

Migration Steps

Code Migration Example

Before (ScrapeBadger)

Python

// ScrapeBadger
const response = await fetch('https://api.scrapebadger.com/v1/web/scrape', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': 'YOUR_SCRAPEBADGER_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    url: 'https://example.com',
    format: 'markdown',
    render_js: true
  })
})

After (AlterLab)

Python

// AlterLab — smart router picks the right tier automatically
const response = await fetch('https://api.alterlab.io/v1/scrape', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_ALTERLAB_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    url: 'https://example.com',
    format: 'markdown'
  })
})

Compatibility Notes

•Both APIs use a single JSON REST endpoint with a similar request shape
•ScrapeBadger's format/render_js parameters map directly to AlterLab's format parameter (JS rendering is automatic based on tier)
•Response shape differs — ScrapeBadger returns credits_used, AlterLab returns cost in microcents; update spend-tracking logic accordingly