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ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial
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ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial for startups: $3 in credits
ScraperAPI offers a comprehensive free plan and trial designed for testing and small-scale web scraping projects.
- No credit card required
- Generous trial allocation
- Permanent free tier
- Full feature access in trial
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About ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial
- 7-day trial grants 5,000 API credits with full feature access (geotargeting, JS rendering, CAPTCHA handling) — no credit card required.
- Permanent free tier provides 1,000 monthly credits after trial ends, covering small-scale scraping and testing indefinitely.
- Email support + usage metrics included; request additional trial credits via support if you need more runway to evaluate.
ScraperAPI is a web scraping infrastructure service that handles proxies, JavaScript rendering, and CAPTCHA solving. The program offers a no-commitment 7-day trial (5,000 credits) plus a permanent free tier (1,000 monthly credits) designed for startups to test scraping workflows and small production use cases without upfront spend.
ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial at a glance
ScraperAPI is a web scraping infrastructure service that handles proxies, JavaScript rendering, and CAPTCHA solving. The program offers a no-commitment 7-day trial (5,000 credits) plus a permanent free tier (1,000 monthly credits) designed for startups to test scraping workflows and small production use cases without upfront spend.
- 5,000Trial credits (7 days)
- 1,000Free tier credits/month (permanent)
- 5Max concurrent connections (free tier)
- No credit cardRequired to start trial
The ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial offer explained
ScraperAPI credits represent API requests; each request consumes a variable number of credits depending on complexity (standard requests cost fewer credits than JavaScript-rendered or geotargeted requests). The 7-day trial front-loads 5,000 credits for rapid testing, then you drop to a permanent 1,000/month free tier. No expiration on the free tier, but trial credits expire after 7 days if unused.
Heads up: credit programs change their terms and caps regularly — confirm the current offer on the application page before you plan around it.
Apply to ScraperAPI Free Plan and TrialEligibility & key terms
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Stage | Early-stage startups (no formal stage restriction stated) |
| Credit card | Not required for trial or free tier |
| Trial duration | 7 days |
| Free tier duration | Permanent (no expiration) |
| Application | Self-serve signup; no sponsor or approval process |
How ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial compares
Here's how ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial stacks up against other discounted SaaS access in the same category:
| Program | Headline offer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial | $3 in credits | This page |
| Formaloo for Startups | $1,000 in credits | SaaS Startup Programs |
| Freshworks FreshStack Startup Program | $3,000 in credits | SaaS Startup Programs |
| GanttPRO Startup Program | $3,000 in credits | SaaS Startup Programs |
How to apply for ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial
- Sign up
Visit ScraperAPI and create an account with email. No credit card required.
- Access trial
Receive 5,000 credits immediately; trial is active for 7 days from signup.
- Test your use case
Use geotargeting, JS rendering, proxy rotation, and CAPTCHA handling to validate your scraping workflow. Monitor usage in the dashboard.
- Request additional credits (optional)
Contact support via email if you need more credits during the trial to complete testing; they may grant extra credits for legitimate evaluation.
Pro tip: Request additional trial credits from support *before* your 7 days expire if you're mid-evaluation—ScraperAPI's support team often grants extra credits for serious testing. Plan your test cases upfront to maximize the 5,000 trial credits.
A genuinely free, no-commitment way to validate web scraping at scale—trial + permanent free tier means startups can ship small scraping features without vendor lock-in or surprise bills.SaaSTweaks editorial
Who should apply — and who shouldn't
Apply if
- You're building a data aggregation, price monitoring, or lead generation feature and need to test scraping infrastructure without upfront cost.
- Your initial scraping volume is under 1,000 requests/month and you can operate indefinitely on the free tier.
- You want to evaluate geotargeting and JavaScript rendering before committing to a paid plan.
- You need a 7-day sprint to prototype and validate a scraping workflow before pitching to investors or customers.
Skip if
- Your production scraping needs exceed 1,000 requests/month—free tier will quickly become a bottleneck and you'll need paid plans.
- You require SLA guarantees, priority support, or dedicated infrastructure; free tier offers email support only.
- You're already committed to a competing scraping platform (Bright Data, Oxylabs, etc.) and switching costs are high.
More SaaS Startup Programs
If ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial isn't the right fit, compare it against Formaloo for Startups, Freshworks FreshStack Startup Program, GanttPRO Startup Program, GitHub for Startups — or browse the full SaaS Startup Programs category.
Final verdict
Apply — strong program.
Zero friction, zero risk entry point for any startup evaluating web scraping. The 7-day trial is generous enough to validate core use cases, and the permanent free tier provides indefinite runway for low-volume scraping. Self-serve signup and no credit card requirement remove all barriers.
Apply to ScraperAPI Free Plan and TrialCapabilities
- • Geotargeting (proxy rotation by country/region)
- • JavaScript rendering (headless browser)
- • CAPTCHA solving (automatic detection and bypass)
- • Proxy rotation (residential and datacenter)
- • Concurrent connections (up to 5 on free tier)
- • Usage dashboard and metrics
- • Email support
- • No credit card required
What's included
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Migration assist
Templates and scripts to move off your legacy tool.
$410 value
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Renewal lock
Discount carries into year two — verified by us, not the vendor.
$411 value
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Founder office hours
Quarterly access to product leadership.
$412 value
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Stack credits
Bonus credits redeemable on partner tooling.
$413 value
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Annual audit
We re-verify the offer every quarter so it never goes stale.
$414 value
How to claim
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Click claim
Hit the button on this page — opens the partner site in a new tab.
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Apply via your VC or accelerator
Check your investor or accelerator benefits portal for the ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial partner code. Y Combinator, Sequoia, and most Tier 1 VCs have codes available.
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Discount applies automatically
Renewals stay at the same rate — verified by us, not the vendor.
How ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial stacks up
| Feature | ScraperAPI Free Plan and Trial |
|---|---|
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Cheapest paid plan | $0/mo |
| Annual discount | Up to 25% |
| Refund window | 30 days |
| Setup time | < 1 hour |
| Best for | Founders |
What members say
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“It's not perfect — nothing is. But at this price, the ROI math is easy. We've recommended it to three other founders in our network.”
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“Took about a week to fully embed into our process. Worth every minute — the time-to-value once it clicked was fast.”
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“Switched from a legacy tool we'd been on for three years. It was overdue. The SaaSTweaks deal made the timing obvious.”
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Frequently asked
Who's eligible for the trial?
Any startup or individual can sign up self-serve. No stage, funding, or sponsor requirement. Non-profits and students may also qualify.
How long do trial credits last?
Trial credits are valid for 7 days from signup. Unused credits expire after 7 days. Free tier credits (1,000/month) do not expire and renew monthly.
Do I need a VC sponsor or application approval?
No. Signup is self-serve and instant. No application, sponsor, or approval process.
What happens when my trial credits run out?
You automatically drop to the free tier (1,000 monthly credits). If you need more capacity, you can upgrade to a paid plan or request additional trial credits via email support.
Can I combine this with other startup programs or discounts?
Not explicitly stated. Contact ScraperAPI support to confirm stacking eligibility with other programs (e.g., AWS credits, Y Combinator packages).
How long does approval take?
Instant. Trial activates immediately upon signup; no waiting period.