The Simplest & Cheapest Crawl API for AI
Crawl any URL and get clean content in Markdown, HTML, or plain text. JS rendering, screenshots, geolocation targeting. Native MCP support. Zero data retention on every plan.
Crawl API Feature Comparison
See how Crawleo's Crawl API compares to other crawling solutions.
| Feature | Crawleo | Firecrawl | ScrapingBee | Apify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing (per crawl) | 1 credit (HTTP) / 10 credits (JS render) | 1 credit per page | 1–75 credits per request | Variable (actor-dependent) |
| Free tier | 500 credits/month | 500 credits/month | 1,000 credits trial | $5/month free |
| JavaScript rendering | ||||
| Markdown output | ||||
| Enhanced HTML output | ||||
| Plain text output | ||||
| Screenshot capture | ||||
| Full-page screenshot | ||||
| Geolocation targeting | ||||
| Built-in search API | Google only | |||
| Native MCP support | ||||
| Zero data retention | All plans | Enterprise only | ||
| Batch crawling | Comma-separated URLs | Webhook-based |
Crawleo vs. The Competition
Detailed breakdowns of how Crawleo compares to each major crawling API.
Crawleo vs Firecrawl
Crawleo Advantages
- Up to 3x cheaper at scale
- Zero data retention on ALL plans by default
- Same API for search + crawl — one integration
- Browser rendering at 10 credits/URL
Firecrawl Advantages
- JSON Schema extraction (structured output)
- Batch API with webhooks
- Open-source self-hosting option
Choose Crawleo for cost-effective crawling at scale with privacy guarantees. Choose Firecrawl if you need structured extraction with schemas or self-hosting.
Crawleo vs ScrapingBee
Crawleo Advantages
- Built-in search + crawl in one API
- Native MCP for AI assistants
- Multiple output formats (HTML, Markdown, Text)
- Simpler, credit-based pricing
ScrapingBee Advantages
- Stealth mode & rotating proxies
- Google search result parsing
- Custom headers & cookies support
Choose Crawleo for AI/LLM workflows — especially if you want search + crawl in one API with MCP support. Choose ScrapingBee for anti-detection and advanced proxy configurations.
Crawleo vs Apify
Crawleo Advantages
- Much simpler API — no actors to configure
- Unified search + crawl endpoint
- Predictable credit-based pricing
- Native MCP server for AI tools
Apify Advantages
- 1,500+ pre-built actors (scrapers)
- Complex workflow orchestration
- Built-in data storage & exports
Choose Crawleo for straightforward crawling with AI-ready output. Choose Apify for complex, multi-step scraping workflows with scheduling.
Crawleo vs Jina Reader
Crawleo Advantages
- Lower cost at scale
- Multiple output formats (not just Markdown)
- Geolocation targeting
- Screenshot support with full-page option
Jina Reader Advantages
- Free tier with higher limits
- Simple r.jina.ai URL prefix approach
- Grounding/fact-checking built in
Choose Crawleo for production crawling at scale with geo-targeting and multiple output formats. Choose Jina for quick prototyping with their URL-prefix approach.
Start Crawling in Seconds
One API call. Four output formats. No complex configuration.
curl -X GET \"https://api.crawleo.dev/crawl?urls=https://example.com&render_js=false&markdown=true&enhanced_html=true" \-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \-H "Accept: application/json"
4 Output Formats
Markdown, Enhanced HTML, Raw HTML, Plain Text
JS Rendering
Render JavaScript-heavy pages with render_js=true
Geolocation
Target any country with ISO alpha-2 codes
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about Crawleo's Crawl API.
