SearchHive vs ScrapingBee
Web scraping API that handles headless browsers, proxies, and CAPTCHAs for you.
💰 Pricing Comparison
From $49/mo (1,000 credits)
From $29/mo (10,000 requests)
⚡ Feature Comparison
| Feature | ScrapingBee | SearchHive |
|---|---|---|
| Headless browser rendering | ||
| Proxy rotation | ||
| CAPTCHA handling | ||
| JavaScript rendering | ||
| Screenshot API | ||
| Unified Search + Scrape API | ||
| Built-in AI Extraction | ||
| 10,000+ requests on starter plan |
🖥️ Code Comparison
// ScrapingBee — multiple steps
const response = await fetch(
"https://scrapingbee.com/v1/search?q=example",
{
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_KEY"
}
}
);
const data = await response.json();
// Manual parsing & extraction
const results = data.organic_results
.map(r => ({
title: r.title,
url: r.link,
snippet: r.snippet
}));// SearchHive — one call, done
const { data } = await searchhive
.search("example", {
extract: true,
limit: 10
});
// Clean, structured results
// with AI extraction built in
console.log(data.results);
// [{ title, url, content, ... }]👍 Pros & 👎 Cons of ScrapingBee
- Easy to use
- Good proxy infrastructure
- Handles JS rendering
- Decent documentation
- Credits get consumed fast
- No search-specific features
- Limited free tier
- Slow at scale
❓ FAQ
Why should I choose SearchHive over ScrapingBee?
SearchHive combines web search, scraping, and AI-powered extraction in a single API starting at $29/mo for 10,000 requests. ScrapingBee charges more per request at scale and doesn't offer the same unified experience.
Is it easy to migrate from ScrapingBee to SearchHive?
Yes! SearchHive has a simple REST API with SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and more. Most migrations take under an hour. Our docs include step-by-step migration guides.
Does SearchHive offer a free trial?
Yes — you get 1,000 free requests on sign-up, no credit card required. Try it risk-free.
How does SearchHive pricing compare to ScrapingBee?
ScrapingBee pricing: From $49/mo (1,000 credits). SearchHive pricing: From $29/mo (10,000 requests). SearchHive gives you more requests per dollar with a unified API for search, scrape, and extract.
Ready to switch from ScrapingBee?
Get 1,000 free requests on sign-up. No credit card required.