ParseHub
The most powerful free web scraper.
Overview
ParseHub is a powerful web scraping tool that allows users to extract data from websites using a visual, point-and-click interface. It's available as a desktop application for Windows, Mac, and Linux. ParseHub is known for its ability to handle complex scraping scenarios, including sites with infinite scroll, dropdowns, forms, and JavaScript. It offers both a free tier for smaller projects and paid plans with features like cloud-based scraping, IP rotation, and scheduling.
✨ Key Features
- Visual point-and-click interface
- Handles complex interactions (forms, dropdowns, logins)
- Scrapes dynamic sites (JavaScript, AJAX, infinite scroll)
- Cloud-based scraping and scheduling
- Automatic IP rotation
- Data export to JSON, CSV, and Excel
- API access
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Excellent at handling complex, interactive websites
- Powerful and flexible free tier
- Desktop application provides a robust interface
Unique Value: Provides a no-code solution for scraping even the most difficult and interactive websites.
🎯 Use Cases (6)
✅ Best For
- Extracting data from interactive maps
- Scraping forums and comment threads
- Gathering product data from e-commerce sites with complex navigation
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who need a simple browser extension for quick, one-off scrapes
- Developers who prefer to write code for their scrapers
🏆 Alternatives
Generally considered more powerful for complex JavaScript interactions than many other visual scraping tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (ParseHub Plus (Enterprise) tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 5 projects, 200 pages per run
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