ProxyScrape Residential Proxies Alternative - Simplify Web Scraping with ProxiesAPI

Sep 30, 2023 ยท 2 min read

ProxyScrape provides residential proxies for web scraping, but they require managing proxy rotation and paying per GB of usage. ProxiesAPI simplifies scraping with a single API call and unlimited bandwidth.

The Trouble with ProxyScrape Residential Proxies

ProxyScrape offers 10 million residential IPs to avoid blocks while scraping sites. Useful features include:

  • Backconnect rotating proxies
  • HTTP and HTTPS protocols
  • 129 country options
  • Sticky sessions
  • But there are downsides:

  • Must handle proxy rotation yourself
  • Pay per GB of bandwidth usage
  • No built-in captcha solving
  • For basic scraping needs, all this proxy management overhead isn't necessary. A simpler API solution would be better.

    ProxiesAPI - Simple Scraping API

    ProxiesAPI reduces web scraping to a single API call:

    curl "<http://api.proxiesapi.com/?key=API_KEY&url=https://example.com>"
    

    One line returns the HTML of any webpage. Behind the scenes, ProxiesAPI handles:

  • Proxy Rotation - Each request uses a different proxy/IP. No blocks.
  • Browser Identities - Randomized user agents on every request.
  • Automatic Retries - Retries failed requests on new proxies automatically.
  • CAPTCHA Solving - Solves captchas behind the scenes.
  • Javascript Rendering - Returns fully loaded pages, not just HTML.
  • There's no proxy management needed. Just call the API to scrape sites.

    Plus, pricing starts at $23/month for 250,000 requests with unlimited bandwidth. No per GB usage fees.

    Why ProxiesAPI Beats ProxyScrape Proxies

    Here is a quick comparison between the two services:

    FeatureProxyScrapeProxiesAPI
    PricingPer GB usage$23/month
    Proxy RotationManualAutomatic
    Browser IdentitiesManualAutomatic
    CAPTCHA SolvingNoYes
    Javascript RenderingNoYes
    Bandwidth LimitsYesUnlimited

    ProxiesAPI handles all the scraping complexity behind a simple API call. No need to manage proxies or track usage.

    Simplify Your Web Scraping

    If you want to scrape sites without dealing with proxy management and bandwidth monitoring, ProxiesAPI is ideal.

    ProxyScrape offers advanced residential proxy features. But ProxiesAPI simplifies scraping for basic projects.

    Get started with 1,000 free API requests at ProxiesAPI.com. Let ProxiesAPI handle the proxy headache so you can focus on results.

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    The easiest way to do Web Scraping

    Get HTML from any page with a simple API call. We handle proxy rotation, browser identities, automatic retries, CAPTCHAs, JavaScript rendering, etc automatically for you


    Try ProxiesAPI for free

    curl "http://api.proxiesapi.com/?key=API_KEY&url=https://example.com"

    <!doctype html>
    <html>
    <head>
        <title>Example Domain</title>
        <meta charset="utf-8" />
        <meta http-equiv="Content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" />
    ...

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