Scrape Public Web Data
Collect publicly available web data at scale using scraping APIs, proxies or managed web data platforms.
Data you'll need
- Structured extraction from target sites
- Reliable proxy/IP infrastructure
- Handling for anti-bot defenses and JavaScript rendering
Recommended provider types
Buying criteria
- Success rate on your specific target sites
- Proxy network quality and geographic coverage
- Compliance documentation
- Pricing predictability at your volume
Risks and compliance considerations
- Always review target site terms of service and applicable law before scraping
- Avoid collecting private or gated personal data without a lawful basis
Mistakes to avoid
- Building custom scraping infrastructure before validating the need at scale
- Ignoring a target site's robots.txt and terms of service
Recommended providers
Bright Data
4.6/5A large web data platform combining proxy networks, scraping infrastructure and ready-made datasets for enterprise data collection.
Oxylabs
4.5/5An enterprise-focused web data platform providing proxy networks, scraper APIs and curated datasets with strong compliance positioning.
Apify
4.4/5A developer-friendly web scraping and automation platform with a large marketplace of ready-made scrapers ('Actors').
Zyte
4.3/5A web scraping API and extraction platform built on the team behind the Scrapy framework, focused on reliable structured data extraction.
ScraperAPI
4.1/5A simple, developer-oriented API that handles proxies, browsers and CAPTCHAs behind a single scraping endpoint.
Frequently asked questions
Is web scraping legal?
Scraping publicly available data can be legal in many contexts, but rules vary by jurisdiction, data type and target site terms. Consult legal counsel for your specific use case.