ZenRows vs. Scrape.do
Faster. Superior. More Reliable.
Half the Price of ZenRows.
No forced parameters with faster and stronger API means that Scrape.do beats ZenRows on every domain. Control your costs, access without blocks.
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ZenRows vs. Scrape.do |  |  |
|---|---|---|
Speed (Average Response Time) | 4.7s | 10.0s |
Success Rate | 98.19% | 92.64% |
Cost per 1K Requests (Avg) | $0.80 | $4.48 |
Starting Price | $29/mo | $69/mo |
Free Tier | 1000 Credits
(Refreshes Monthly) | |
Forced Parameter Combinations | On Many Domains | |
Google Success Rate / Response Time | 100% / 1.6s | 84.11% / 13.1s |
Amazon Success Rate / Response Time | 99.86% / 6.8s | 98.67% / 12.2s |
3 Reasons to ChooseScrape.do
Over ZenRows
No Forced Parameter Combinations
ZenRows automatically enables both JavaScript rendering AND premium proxies on certain domains—with no option to disable them. This forces you to spend 25 credits per request even when competitors scrape the same sites with basic parameters. Scrape.do keeps all parameters opt-in, letting you test cheaper configurations first.
2x Faster Across All Domains
Scrape.do averages 4.7 seconds vs ZenRows' 10.0 seconds. Google returns in 1.6s vs 13.1s (8x faster). X (Twitter) responds in 9.6s vs 20.8s. The speed advantage means higher throughput and faster data delivery for time-sensitive operations.
More Cost Effective at All Levels
ZenRows' Developer plan costs $69/month but only includes 10K "protected results" (requests requiring render + premium). Scrape.do's $29 Starter plan provides 250K requests with transparent multipliers you control. You get more value at a lower price point.
Scrape.do has been a game-changer with powerful scraping tools, but what truly sets them apart is their excellent customer support.
CTO
Average Response Time
No tickets connect with expert engineers.
Success rate
Proxies
Faster gateway than the closest competitor.
Reliable, Scalable,Unstoppable Web Scraping
Sounds great, but I have a few questions..
ZenRows is fast compared to the average web scraping API and has domain-specific APIs. However, Scrape.do is 2x faster, has a higher success rate, costs less than half, and doesn't force expensive parameter combinations. For most use cases, Scrape.do delivers better value.
For certain domains, ZenRows will block your request saying that you need to enable premium proxies and JavaScript rendering to access, when this wouldn't be the case in their competitors. This means you spend 25 credits per request even when basic parameters would work. Scrape.do keeps all parameters opt-in, letting you control costs by testing cheaper configurations first.
Scrape.do offers 1,000 free credits monthly that refresh every month, perfect for testing or ongoing light usage. ZenRows does not offer a free tier—you must pay to start using the service.
Migrating from ZenRows to Scrape.do is straightforward since both use almost identical API structures. Scrape.do can handle any domain ZenRows can, often faster and without forced parameter combinations. Our support team provides <5min response times to help with any migration questions.
Find a detailed comparison of top ZenRows alternatives on our blog.
