How much does custom web scraping cost?
Pricing varies based on site complexity: Simple static sites start at $200 (1-2 days). JavaScript-heavy sites (React/Angular) start at $400-$600 (3-4 days). Sites with advanced anti-bot protection (Cloudflare, Akamai) start at $800-$1200 (5-7 days). Enterprise-scale scrapers handling millions of pages start at $1500+. We provide transparent quotes after a free feasibility analysis.
Can you scrape data behind a login or paywall?
Yes, we can automate login flows using your credentials (username/password, OAuth, SSO, or even 2FA with TOTP). We handle cookie management, session persistence, and token refresh to maintain authenticated access throughout the scraping process.
How do you handle websites with CAPTCHA protection?
We use a multi-layered approach: (1) Residential proxies to avoid triggering CAPTCHAs, (2) Browser fingerprinting to mimic real users, (3) CAPTCHA solving services (2Captcha, Anti-Captcha) when needed. For reCAPTCHA v3, we use advanced techniques to maintain high trust scores.
Do you offer ongoing data feeds or just one-time scraping?
Both! For one-time projects, we deliver the data and source code. For ongoing needs, we can deploy the scraper to AWS Lambda or Google Cloud to run on a schedule (hourly, daily, weekly) and push data directly to your database, Google Sheets, or via webhook. Monthly retainers start at $300/month for monitoring and maintenance.
Is web scraping legal?
Scraping publicly available data is generally legal in most jurisdictions (see hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn ruling). However, you must comply with the website's Terms of Service and respect robots.txt when applicable. We provide legal guidance as part of our service and decline projects that violate laws (CFAA, GDPR) or ethical standards.
What if the website changes its layout and breaks the scraper?
All packages include support periods (14-90 days depending on tier). If the site changes during this window, we'll update the scraper at no extra cost. We also build scrapers with resilient selectors and fallback logic to minimize breakage. For ongoing projects, maintenance retainers include proactive monitoring and updates.
Can you scrape JavaScript-heavy sites (React, Vue, Angular)?
Absolutely! We use headless browsers (Puppeteer, Playwright) to render JavaScript and interact with dynamic content. We can handle AJAX requests, infinite scrolling, lazy loading, and single-page applications (SPAs). For maximum efficiency, we sometimes reverse-engineer the site's API calls to bypass the frontend entirely.
How do you ensure data quality and accuracy?
We implement multi-stage quality checks: (1) Schema validation to ensure all required fields are present, (2) Deduplication using unique identifiers, (3) Data type validation (dates, numbers, URLs), (4) Sample review where we send you 50-100 records for approval before the full scrape, (5) Error logging to flag and retry failed requests.
Can you scrape data from mobile apps?
Yes! We can reverse-engineer mobile app APIs (iOS/Android) using tools like Charles Proxy and mitmproxy. This is often more efficient than scraping the mobile web version. We extract data directly from the API endpoints the app uses, resulting in cleaner, structured data.
Do I get the source code, or just the data?
You get both! All packages include the complete source code with documentation. This gives you full ownership and the ability to run, modify, or extend the scraper in the future. We also provide setup instructions and troubleshooting guides.
How fast can you deliver the project?
Simple scrapers: 1-2 days. Standard complexity: 3-5 days. Advanced projects with anti-bot bypass: 5-7 days. Enterprise-scale solutions: 7-14 days. Rush delivery (50% extra) is available for urgent projects.
What's your success rate with Cloudflare-protected sites?
We have a 95%+ success rate bypassing Cloudflare's bot detection using a combination of residential proxies, browser fingerprinting, and advanced techniques. For the toughest cases (Cloudflare Turnstile, under-attack mode), we use specialized tools and may recommend the Premium package.