The Top Alternative to Octoparse
Looking for a good Octoparse alternative? Run your data collection projects with a Web Scraping API that delivers high performance, transparent specs, and enterprise-grade scaling, no desktop app required.
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14-day money-back option
125M+
IPs worldwide
99.99%
success rate
200
requests per second
100+
ready-made templates
Free
starter plan
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Compare Decodo and Octoparse
Some data points were sourced from Proxyway’s Web Scraping API Report of 2026.
Decodo
Octoparse
Reviewed as
Best value for quality web scraping APIs
Beginner-friendly web scraper
Advertised pool
125M+
Undisclosed
Locations
195+ with granular targeting down to ASN level
Undisclosed
Success rate
99.99%
Undisclosed
Response time
<0.2s
Undisclosed
Entry price
$19/month
From $69/month
Strengths
- AI-ready integrations: MCP, n8n, OpenClaw, and LangChain
- Enterprise-grade scaling and performance
- 100+ ready-made templates for faster deployment
- Dedicated API with specialized scraping features
- 600+ ready-made templates
- Strong focus on beginners and ease of use
Possible output
HTML, JSON, CSV, XHR, Markdown, and PNG
XLSX, CSV, JSON, HTML, XML, TXT, Markdown
Certificates
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for proxies and Scraping API, EWDCI Certified, GDPR/CCPA compliant
GDPR compliant
Support
24/7 tech support via LiveChat, plus extensive documentation, and a hands-on Discord community
24/7 support via email and LiveChat, as well as a help center
Free trial
Free plan available with up to 2K requests per month
Limited free plan available with up to 10 tasks per month
Test drive our Web Scraping API
Get structured search results in seconds. Run a query now and see what Decodo's Web Scraping API can do.
Dive deeper into our Web Scraping API, risk-free
Sign up for a free plan and try it before you buy it.
What does Web Scraping API cost?
Choose a plan based on your scraping volume. All plans include the same powerful features – you only pay for what you use. Start with the free plan to test before committing.
Plan prices
+VAT / Billed monthly
Rate limit
All prices shown are per 1K req.
Plan price
$0
+VAT / Billed monthly
Request type
Price per 1k req.
2K req.
$0.50
1K req.
$0.75
1K req.
$1.00
667 req.
$1.50
Rate limit
10 req/s
Plan price
$19
+VAT / Billed monthly
Request type
Price per 1k req.
38K req.
$0.50
25K req.
$0.75
19K req.
$1.00
12K req.
$1.50
Rate limit
10 req/s
Plan price
$49
+VAT / Billed monthly
Request type
Price per 1k req.
163K req.
$0.30
75K req.
$0.65
54K req.
$0.90
39K req.
$1.25
Rate limit
25 req/s
Plan price
$99
+VAT / Billed monthly
Request type
Price per 1k req.
707K req.
$0.14
165K req.
$0.60
116K req.
$0.85
82K req.
$1.20
Rate limit
50 req/s
Need more?
Request type
Price per 1k req.
Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom
Rate limit
Custom
For low-security sites and simple access
For accessing guarded or sensitive pages
With each plan, you access:
99.99% success rate
Results in HTML, JSON, CSV, XHR or PNG
MCP server
JavaScript rendering
AI integrations
100+ pre-built templates
Supports search, pagination, and filtering
LLM-ready markdown format
24/7 tech support
14-day money-back
SSL Secure Payment
Your information is protected by 256-bit SSL
Best value provider
Decodo earned the title of Best Value Provider in Proxyway's 2025 research. Here’s what makes us stand out:
- 125M+ IPs, <0.2s response times, and up to 99.99% success rates that rival enterprise players
- $19/month entry price for Web Scraping API, and a free plan option is available
- Full feature access, including ASN targeting, JavaScript rendering, and advanced browser fingerprinting
- No onboarding calls and fast time to value with intuitive dashboard, quick start guides, and 100+ ready-made templates
Award-winning tech support
Your plan tier doesn't limit the help you can get because every user gets:
- 24/7 tech support via LiveChat
- Documentation with detailed guides and FAQs
- A Discord community where devs discuss and provide solutions in real time
Got questions?
Transparent specs with real numbers
Vague claims and specifications make it hard to properly compare proxy providers. Decodo documents every key metric – from IP pool size to response times – so you're never buying on trust alone.
Commitment to security and compliance
Decodo's infrastructure is held to the same standards your compliance team expects:
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification covering proxies and Scraping API
- Co-founder and a member of Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI)
- Full GDPR and CCPA compliance
Industry experts use Decodo for…
eCommerce price intelligence and competitive analysis
SEO rankings, SERP monitoring, and paid search verification
Multi-account management and social media workflows
Large-scale web scraping and task automation
QA testing and developer environment validation
AI model training data and ML pipeline infrastructure
Easily migrate to Decodo
Switch to Decodo in 3 easy steps:
- Sign up for an account and pick an API plan that fits your project’s needs.
- Copy the credentials from our intuitive dashboard and paste them into your tool stack.
- Test your new configuration.
See our documentation for integrations, authentication, and other configuration question.
Frequently asked questions
What is Web Scraping API?
Web Scraping API is Decodo's automated data collection solution that lets users collect real-time data from websites without interruption. Decodo's API handles everything from JavaScript rendering to geo-targeting to deliver structured data ready for your regular or AI-powered workflows.
Can I try Decodo for free?
Absolutely. Web Scraping API includes a free plan with 2K monthly requests. Each request can be tailored to the target's complexity, so you're not burning credits on basic sites that don't need the full stack.
Is Octoparse cheaper than Decodo?
No. Decodo's entry price is over 70% less compared to Octoparse, offering flexible, request-specific pricing, and still matching enterprise providers on performance. In 2025, Proxyway declared Decodo the Best Value Provider.
Does Decodo require a desktop app like Octoparse?
No. You can reach the Decodo dashboard and manage any aspect of Web Scraping API using your favorite browser. You can also hook up the API straight into your tool stack, no matter your use case.
Can I migrate from Octoparse to Decodo?
Yes. You can switch to Decodo in 3 easy steps:
- Sign up for an account and pick a plan.
- Copy your new Decodo credentials into your tool stack.
- Test the new Decodo-powered configuration.
Does Decodo have pre-built templates like Octoparse?
Yes, Web Scraping API has 100+ ready-made templates for the most popular targets across eCommerce, SERP, social media, and other platforms. You can swap them up easily in our dashboard when setting up your request.
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