YouTube Scraper API
Get YouTube scraper API* and collect YouTube transcripts, metadata, and videos at scale. Set it up in minutes to get AI-ready structured outputs with a 99.99% success rate.
* This scraper is now a part of Web Scraping API.
14-day money-back option
200
requests per second
100+
ready-made templates
195+
locations worldwide
AI-ready
outputs
Free
starter plan
What is a YouTube scraper?
A YouTube scraper is a tool that extracts data from the YouTube video-sharing platform.
Our YouTube scraper API delivers data in formats optimized for large-scale AI applications. Send a single API request and get the data you need in formats like HTML, JSON, and Markdown. You'll only pay for successful requests as the API will retry any failed scrapes.
Designed by our experienced devs, this tool offers a range of handy features:
- Built-in scraper and parser
- JavaScript rendering
- Easy API integration
- 195+ geo-locations, including continent-, country-, state-, city-, and ASN-level targeting
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Collect different types of YouTube data
YouTube transcript
Scrape YouTube video transcripts in 150 languages. Organized in formats like TXT and JSON, the data is compatible with AI tools.
Video downloader
Download YouTube videos by simple providing a list – no manual steps or browser automation needed. Ideal for training data, media analysis, or offline access.
YouTube metadata
Extract YouTube video titles, formats, resolution, and other metrics in real-time. Train AI & LLM models with large volumes of high-quality data.
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
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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
AI-powered use cases for YouTube data
Make your project a success with diverse YouTube data. Train your AI agents, optimize SEO strategy, and track trends, all with a single scraping solution.
Data for LLMs and AI model training
Use YouTube transcripts and metadata as rich, diverse data to train or fine-tune large language models (LLMs).
Multilingual NLP & text analysis
Access transcripts in 150+ languages for sentiment analysis, summarization, topic modeling, and chatbot development.
Video classification & recommendation models
Use structured metadata (titles, tags, engagement metrics) to train models that classify content or power recommendation engines.
Media & dataset collection for AI training
Download videos in bulk to build large-scale visual or multimodal datasets for training video understanding or speech models.
YouTube SEO & content optimization
Analyze titles, tags, and engagement data to discover what performs best and optimize your own videos.
Market & trend research with YouTube data
Track channel and video performance to analyze trends, audience behavior, and niche content opportunities.
Why does the scraping community choose Decodo?
Decodo
Manual data collection
Other APls
125M+ residential, mobile, datacenter, and ISP proxies
Manage proxy rotation yourself
Limited proxy pools
Only pay for successful requests
Handle retries manually
Pay for failed requests
100+ ready-made scraping templates
Maintenance overhead
Complex documentation
HTML, JSON, CSV, PNG, XHR, & Markdown formats
Days to implement
Limited output formats
Here’s what you get with our YouTube scraper API
Make sure your data collection is smooth and efficient with a scraping solution that’s easily integrable into your workflows.
99.99% success rate
Pay only for successfully retrieved YouTube data. We won’t charge you for failures or empty responses.
AI-ready infrastructure
Integrate through our MCP Server, n8n, OpenClaw, or LangChain, connect your agents to live web data, collect data for AI training.
Ready-made templates
Start scraping instantly with our pre-built YouTube templates for transcripts or metadata – no manual configuration required.
Quick integration
Set up our API to your workflow using quick start guides and 100+ ready-made code examples.
Global geo-targeting
Scrape localized data across multiple Amazon marketplaces from a single API with 125M+ IPs.
24/7 tech support
Contact us anytime via LiveChat – we’re just a message away.
What people are saying about us
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any limitations or challenges in scraping YouTube content?
Yes, there are a few. YouTube has rate limits that control how often you can access data. Data availability can also change depending on YouTube’s rules and updates. Since the YouTube page structure can change without warning, it’s important to keep the tool working with regular scraper updates and testing.
Is it legal to scrape YouTube data?
Scraping YouTube data can be legal, but it depends on the type of data you collect and how you use it. It's important to follow YouTube's terms of service and comply with copyright laws. For legal compliance, stick to public, non-sensitive data and avoid collecting personal data or private content. This helps ensure that your use remains within legal and ethical boundaries. When in doubt, consult a legal professional.
What are the typical costs associated with using a YouTube scraper?
The cost of using a YouTube scraper depends on the pricing models offered. Some services charge a subscription fee, while others work on a pay-as-you-go basis. The main cost factors are usually the data volume you need, how often you scrape, and the complexity of the tool’s features. Advanced tools with extra features like automation or integration typically have higher subscription fees.
Decodo offers simple, flexible pricing. We have two main plans: Core for essential features and Advanced for more complex needs. You can start with packages as low as $0.08/1K requests and easily scale up based on your needs. If you’ve got a special project, we’d be happy to work with you on a custom plan.
What are the hidden costs of using a YouTube scraper?
Decodo has no hidden costs – we pride ourselves on transparent pricing and clear communication. You get exactly what you pay for, with no surprises or extra fees.
How can scraped YouTube data be used for market analysis?
Scraped YouTube data provides valuable market insights by revealing consumer preferences, trending topics, and competitor activities. Analyzing video performance, such as views, likes, and comments, helps businesses understand engagement metrics and tailor their marketing strategies accordingly.
Scraped YouTube data is a goldmine for market analysis. It gives you insight into consumer preferences, trending topics, and competitor activities.
How can scraped data be integrated with CRM, analytics platforms, or other business tools?
The YouTube data that you scrape can be integrated with CRM systems, analytics platforms, and other business tools to streamline workflow automation and make better data-driven decisions. This integration gives you real-time updates, improves customer segmentation, and helps you plan content strategically based on live video trends.
YouTube Scraper API for All Your Data Needs
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