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Tools for authorized public post and profile research on X - with pricing clarity and no evasion guidance.

15 tools · X (Twitter)

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Scraping API

Managed scraping API that returns page HTML or structured data while handling proxies, JavaScript rendering, and CAPTCHA challenges for you. Credits scale with render mode and hard domains such as Amazon, Google, or LinkedIn, so you can model unit cost before you buy volume.

From $49Free YesJS YesResidential Yes
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Scraping API

Headless-browser scraping API for JS-heavy public pages, billed in credits across classic, premium, and stealth modes. Free credits let you smoke-test rendering and unblock behavior before you commit to a monthly bucket.

From $49Free YesJS YesResidential Yes

Universal Scraper API with transparent credit multipliers for JavaScript rendering and premium proxies. Includes a short trial so you can validate unblock modes before buying Developer, Startup, or Business buckets.

From $69Free YesJS YesResidential Yes
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AI crawler

AI-oriented crawl and scrape API that returns LLM-ready markdown, HTML, or structured extracts from sites and sitemaps. Strong fit when your pipeline feeds agents or RAG rather than classic HTML parsing alone.

From $19Free YesJS YesResidential n/a

Scraper for X (Twitter)

Reviewed catalog tools for this scrape category: pricing, capabilities, and vendor links.

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Scraping API

Managed scraping API that returns page HTML or structured data while handling proxies, JavaScript rendering, and CAPTCHA challenges for you. Credits scale with render mode and hard domains such as Amazon, Google, or LinkedIn, so you can model unit cost before you buy volume.

From $49Free YesJS YesResidential YesCAPTCHA Yes
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Scraping API

Headless-browser scraping API for JS-heavy public pages, billed in credits across classic, premium, and stealth modes. Free credits let you smoke-test rendering and unblock behavior before you commit to a monthly bucket.

From $49Free YesJS YesResidential YesCAPTCHA n/a

Universal Scraper API with transparent credit multipliers for JavaScript rendering and premium proxies. Includes a short trial so you can validate unblock modes before buying Developer, Startup, or Business buckets.

From $69Free YesJS YesResidential YesCAPTCHA n/a
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AI crawler

AI-oriented crawl and scrape API that returns LLM-ready markdown, HTML, or structured extracts from sites and sitemaps. Strong fit when your pipeline feeds agents or RAG rather than classic HTML parsing alone.

From $19Free YesJS YesResidential n/aCAPTCHA n/a
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SERP API

SERP API that returns structured JSON for Google and other search engines, including organic results, ads, and rich features. Best when your unit of work is a search, not a full page scrape.

From $25Free YesJS n/aResidential n/aCAPTCHA n/a
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Cloud scraping platform

Cloud scraping platform with a marketplace of Actors, scheduling, datasets, and proxies. Prepaid platform usage funds compute (CUs) while many Actors also bill pay-per-event, so total cost depends on which scrapers you run.

From $29Free YesJS n/aResidential n/aCAPTCHA n/a
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No-code scraper

No-code robot builder that trains on your clicks to extract and monitor website data. Built for operators who want Google Sheets or webhook outputs without writing scrapers.

From $48Free YesJS YesResidential n/aCAPTCHA n/a
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Scraping API

Crawling API billed per successful request with rates by domain complexity and regular vs JavaScript paths, plus Smart AI Proxy monthly credit plans for proxy-style integration.

From $149Free YesJS YesResidential YesCAPTCHA Yes
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Scraping API

Scraping API with monthly successful-credit plans where core features (proxies, JS rendering, geo-targeting, browser play) are unlocked on every tier. Free plan includes 1,000 credits and 5 concurrent requests with no card.

From $29Free YesJS YesResidential YesCAPTCHA Yes

Web Scraper API sold in credit packs with a free trial, plus adjacent SERP, Unlocker, Scraping Browser, and proxy products on the same platform. Structured JSON, CSV, and XLSX outputs are part of the public positioning.

From $30Free TrialJS PartialResidential PartialCAPTCHA Partial
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Scraping API

Scraper API with unlimited monthly plans priced by concurrent threads, or PAYG packs from roughly $0.13 to $0.35 per 1,000 requests. Free tier includes 1,500 requests per month plus a short unlimited trial.

From $47Free YesJS YesResidential YesCAPTCHA Partial

Web Scraper API with Basic (datacenter) and Pro (residential + JavaScript) monthly request packages. Data Platform no-code access is included on Pro from Starter Project upward.

From $19Free TrialJS YesResidential PartialCAPTCHA Partial

Modular Web Scraping API: pick Standard or Premium proxies and toggle JavaScript rendering per request, then pay per 1,000 successful requests on Free through Business monthly plans. Templates and MCP support are part of the product story.

From $19Free YesJS YesResidential YesCAPTCHA Partial
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Scraping API

Swiss-hosted Scraper API with PAYG or monthly credit plans, billed on successful results. Supports request vs browser modes, residential geotargeting, and AI enhancement options for structured output.

From $44.99Free TrialJS YesResidential YesCAPTCHA Partial
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Scraping API

Flat monthly Scraping API priced by concurrent threads with unlimited requests inside the tier. JavaScript rendering, rotating proxies, and anti-bot handling are included without credit multipliers.

From $119Free NoJS YesResidential YesCAPTCHA Yes

How to choose your X (Twitter) scraper

Choosing an X scraper means prioritizing resilience. Rate limits and interface changes break fragile scrapers often. Managed scraping APIs and actor platforms reduce ops load when your use case stays inside the rules - treat scheduling and retries as first-class requirements, not nice-to-haves.

Typical in-bounds jobs include public post research, brand listening, and profile metadata collection you are authorized to run. Shortlist APIs such as ScraperAPI and ScrapingBee, platforms like Apify, or no-code scrapers when operators own monitors. For LLM-ready text corpora, also compare AI crawlers such as Firecrawl.

For social listening, prioritize structured export, scheduling, and cost predictability. Free tiers on the free scrapers hub help validate selectors before you scale. When comparing tools, measure completeness of threads/replies and cost per successful post - not just HTTP 200 rates.

Listening stacks rarely stop at one network. Pair this hub with Reddit scrapers, Instagram scrapers, or Facebook scrapers when your research spans multiple platforms. ScraperDB does not cover account automation abuse or terms evasion.

Only collect public data you are authorized to access. Follow each platform’s terms, robots rules, and applicable law. ScraperDB does not publish bypass or evasion guides.

Decision guide

A practical shortlist process before you commit budget.

  1. Step 01

    Define entities and volume

    Posts, profiles, keyword streams, or reply trees - volume and pagination needs differ a lot. Write the entity list before you shortlist.

  2. Step 02

    Prefer resilient vendors

    Shortlist tools with retries, clear errors, and active maintenance. X UI changes are frequent - keep a failover vendor ready.

  3. Step 03

    Model listening cadence

    Near-real-time listening costs more than daily digests. Match plan concurrency to refresh needs and budget after multipliers.

  4. Step 04

    Pilot thread completeness

    Verify reply chains and media fields on real public samples before production. Incomplete threads are a false economy.

Which tool type fits your job

Match the job to the category before comparing brand names.

Scraping APIs

Programmable public URL fetches with managed proxies and rendering.

Cloud platforms

Scheduled Actors for listening workflows and storage.

No-code scrapers

Lightweight keyword or account monitors without engineering time.

AI crawlers

Clean text extracts for research and NLP - not engagement automation.

What to look for

  • 01Resilient fetch for public pages despite UI churn
  • 02Structured output / export for posts and profiles
  • 03Scheduling for listening jobs
  • 04Clear pricing at your expected post volume
  • 05Support for media and reply metadata you need
  • 06Ops-friendly retries and alerting

X (Twitter) scraper FAQ

Best scraper for X/Twitter?

Pilot a scraping API and a platform Actor such as Apify on your exact endpoints. Measure success and cost on authorized public data only.

Is scraping X allowed?

Only for authorized access within X’s terms and the law. ScraperDB does not endorse ToS abuse.

How do I budget X data collection?

Estimate posts/profiles per month, include render/premium multipliers if used, and convert to cost per successful item from a pilot. Validate first on free tiers.

API vs platform for X listening?

APIs fit custom pipelines. Platforms fit scheduled Actors with storage. Pick based on workflow complexity and who maintains it.

Will scrapers break when X changes UI?

They can. Prefer maintained vendors and keep a second shortlist option. Test after major UI changes.