Crawlbase is introducing a new pricing structure for its Crawling API, effective December 1, 2024. This update reflects the varying complexity of scraping requests across different domains, ensuring a fair and transparent pricing model. The changes will apply to December 2024 consumption, with the first billing reflecting these updates starting January 1, 2025.
In this blog, we’ll provide a detailed breakdown of the new pricing structure, explain the domain categories, and show you how to estimate your costs using the Crawlbase Pricing Calculator. Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise, this guide will help you navigate these updates seamlessly.
Why Is Crawlbase Updating Its Pricing?
Crawlbase has always aimed to provide efficient and cost-effective web scraping solutions. With evolving website complexities, the resources required to process requests vary significantly. To address this, Crawlbase is moving beyond the current single-category pricing (“Standard”) by introducing two additional domain categories: Moderate and Complex.
This update ensures pricing better reflects the effort and infrastructure needed to scrape websites with varying levels of difficulty.
- Current Pricing Model: All websites were previously categorized as “Standard,” regardless of complexity.
- New Pricing Model: The introduction of “Moderate” and “Complex” categories offers more granularity, aligning costs with the resources required for different types of domains.
The New Crawlbase Pricing Structure
Here’s a breakdown of the updated pricing model based on domain complexity and request type:
Key Points:
- LinkedIn Exclusion: LinkedIn scraping remains disabled and is not affected by these changes.
- Volume Discounts: Existing volume discount structures still apply, offering cost savings for high-usage customers.
How These Changes Impact Crawlbase Products
The updated pricing will affect the following Crawlbase offerings:
- Crawling API: Direct impact as the new domain categories are applied.
- Crawler & Smart Proxy: Subscription products will also see pricing adjustments to reflect the increased costs associated with the Crawling API.
These changes ensure consistent pricing across all products while maintaining Crawlbase’s commitment to providing top-tier scraping solutions.
Using the Crawlbase Pricing Calculator
To help users estimate their costs under the new pricing model, Crawlbase has updated its Pricing Calculator. This tool is designed to provide a clear, accurate breakdown of expected expenses based on domain categories and request types.
Try the Calculator Now: Crawlbase Pricing Calculator.
Crawlbase’s Pricing vs Competitors
We understand there are other data scraping solutions, and deciding which one to pick might be a daunting task since you need to make an excellent decision for your business. With that in mind, we have put together a price comparison chart for you to go through.
Here’s a glimpse:
What’s Next for Crawlbase Users?
- Preparation: Businesses should analyze their current usage patterns and determine how the updated pricing may affect their budgets.
- Transition Period: While the pricing changes take effect on December 1, 2024, the first billing cycle reflecting the new rates starts on January 1, 2025. This allows a window for customers to adapt and optimize their usage.
- Continued Support: Crawlbase remains committed to helping users maximize the value of its services. Reach out to the support team for any clarifications.
Final Thoughts
The new Crawlbase pricing model introduces greater flexibility and fairness by aligning costs with domain complexity. With volume discounts intact and a powerful Pricing Calculator available, users can easily understand and manage their expenses.
Start exploring the updated pricing today and prepare for a seamless transition.
Learn more about the new pricing model: Crawlbase Crawling API Pricing.
