What is Octoparse?
Agentic web scraper platform with AI assistant. Extracts structured data from websites via 680+ ready-made templates, visual desktop builder, or AI-assisted task generation. Runs tasks locally or on managed Octoparse Cloud with scheduling, IP rotation, and CAPTCHA handling. Integrates via API, MCP Server, and CLI (beta).
Key features
AI Assistant (Agentic Mode)
Describe the data you need; AI builds a reusable scraper. Browser Use runs in your browser; Cloud Agent runs on Octoparse Cloud
Template Gallery
680+ maintained, ready-to-run scrapers for popular sites (Amazon, Google Maps, TikTok, Twitter, etc.) covering common use cases
Octoparse Desktop
Visual point-and-click builder with AI Auto-detect that scans pages and builds extraction workflows, plus drag-and-drop refinement
Cloud Execution
Runs on fleet of real browsers with concurrent task execution, automatic IP rotation, CAPTCHA solving, and 24/7 scheduling
Self-Repairing Selectors
AI-assisted selector generation and automatic repair when page structures change
Dynamic Website Support
Handles JavaScript-rendered pages, form filling, site authentication, and CAPTCHA clearing
Multi-Channel Integration
REST API, MCP Server (works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor), and CLI (beta) for agent/application access
Data Export Options
Export to Excel, CSV, JSON, XML, HTML; automatic export to Google Drive, Dropbox, S3; Zapier integration
Compliance
GDPR, CCPA, and EU data protection compliant; data retention control (30 or 60 days)
Octoparse pricing
Free plan available permanently with no credit card required. Monthly credits included on all paid plans ($1-$9/month). Residential proxies, CAPTCHA solving, pay-per-result templates priced separately. Annual billing saves ~16% vs monthly.
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month forever | 2,000 rows/month (templates, AI tasks, MCP, API combined); 100 rows max per run; 10 saved tasks; 50K rows/month export from desktop; local execution only; community support |
| Basic | $19/month (monthly only) | 10,000 rows/month; unlimited rows per run; 20 saved tasks; unlimited data export; 3x faster local runs (parallel execution); $1 monthly credits; email support |
| Standard | From $69/month (annual) or $83/month (monthly) | Unlimited rows/month; 100 saved tasks; 3 or 6 concurrent cloud tasks; cloud execution with scheduling; 10,000 free pay-per-result template rows/month; automatic IP rotation; unlimited API & MCP use; 30-day cloud data retention; standard support; $2-4 monthly credits |
| Professional | From $249/month (annual) or $299/month (monthly) | 20 concurrent cloud tasks; 250 saved tasks; unlimited rows/month; 20% discount on pay-per-result templates; email & Slack alerts; export/backup to Google Drive, Dropbox, S3; 60-day cloud data retention; priority support; $9 monthly credits |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | 40+ concurrent cloud tasks; 750+ saved tasks; team collaboration, sub-accounts, 5+ devices; 90-day cloud data retention; dedicated success manager; quarterly training; 40% off pay-per-result templates |
Pros & cons
Pros
- + No coding required; three no-code entry points
- + Extensive template library (680+) for instant setup
- + AI-assisted task building reduces configuration time
- + Owned cloud infrastructure with strong anti-blocking (IP rotation, CAPTCHA solving)
- + Multiple integration paths (API, MCP, CLI) for different workflows
- + Self-repairing selectors handle site structure changes automatically
- + Handles complex websites (dynamic content, forms, authentication)
- + 5-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- + GDPR/CCPA compliant with full data control
Cons
- − Pricing less predictable for light or irregular use when tied to row limits and task counts
- − Multiple entry points require discovery to find the right one for a workflow
- − Monthly rows shared across all methods (templates, AI tasks, API, MCP) limit light usage
Who is Octoparse best for?
- • Individuals and side projects (Basic plan for personal use)
- • Teams running scheduled, recurring data collection (Standard plan)
- • Businesses scraping at scale with high concurrency needs (Professional/Enterprise)
- • AI agents needing live web data (via MCP integration with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor)
- • Organizations requiring compliance and data control (GDPR/CCPA)
- • Non-technical teams without developer resources






