10 Best Free Web Scrapers for Every Need
Desktop Apps (Windows/Mac)
ParseHub – No-code tool for dynamic sites (JavaScript/AJAX). Exports to JSON/Excel, offers IP rotation and scheduling.
ScraperAPI – API-based solution handling proxies/CAPTCHAs automatically. Ideal for developers.
Octoparse – AI-powered with templates for beginners. Free plan + paid scaling.
ScrapingBot – Developer-focused, 100 free credits/month for product data.
Browser Extensions
Web Scraper (Chrome) – Point-and-click interface, cloud scheduling, exports to CSV/JSON. Free local use.
Scraper (Chrome) – Extracts tables to Google Docs. Supports XPath/jQuery.
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ScraperAPI – API-based solution handling proxies/CAPTCHAs automatically. Ideal for developers.
Octoparse – AI-powered with templates for beginners. Free plan + paid scaling.
ScrapingBot – Developer-focused, 100 free credits/month for product data.
Browser Extensions Web Scraper (Chrome) – Point-and-click interface, cloud scheduling, exports to CSV/JSON. Free local use.
Scraper (Chrome) – Extracts tables to Google Docs. Supports XPath/jQuery.
Outwit Hub (Firefox) – “Fast Scrape” for non-tech users. Processes URL lists quickly.
Data Scraper (Chrome) – Simple table/list extraction. Paid plans add API/proxy support.
Cloud-Based Tools Dexi.io – Advanced customizable robots with proxy/IP rotation. Exports to CSV/JSON.
Webz.io – Real-time data (including dark web). Free: 1,000 requests/month.
Verdict
No-code users: ParseHub, Octoparse, Web Scraper.
Developers: ScraperAPI, ScrapingBot, Dexi.io.
Quick tasks: Browser extensions (Outwit Hub, Data Scraper).
All tools offer free tiers—ideal for testing before scaling.