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Why it matters: Usage-based pricing gets expensive at high volume (10K+ pages/day)
Available from: Developer ($20/month)
Why it matters: Overkill for static web scraping that doesn't need JavaScript rendering
Available from: Developer ($20/month)
Why it matters: Dependency on external cloud service for availability
Available from: Developer ($20/month)
Why it matters: Free tier limited to 1 browser hour and 15-minute sessions
Available from: Developer ($20/month)
Why it matters: Newer platform with smaller community than established tools like Playwright
Available from: Developer ($20/month)
Why it matters: Store more data and handle larger projects. Prevents hitting usage walls.
Available from: Developer ($20/month)
The free plan covers basic search & discovery needs. For professional use with advanced features and higher limits, consider upgrading to a paid plan.
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Last verified March 2026