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ScrapeHero vs Oxylabs
You Need Data, Not Proxy Infrastructure
Oxylabs is one of the world’s largest proxy networks — built for engineers who want raw IP access. ScrapeHero is a fully-managed data company — built for businesses that want clean, structured results without managing a single line of code.
Fortune 50 clients
Trusted by 14,707 Businesses
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98%
Customer retention rate
4.7
Avg. review score
10+
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The Core Difference
Oxylabs Gives You Tools. ScrapeHero Gives You Data.
Infrastructure still requires engineers to operate it, budgets to manage, and ongoing maintenance when target sites change. ScrapeHero removes all of that.
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Oxylabs
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Complex product lineup: 6+ proxy types + Web Scraper API + Unblocker
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Structured, ready-to-use data in any format (JSON, CSV, API)
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Raw or semi-structured responses — your team cleans and parses
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A named account manager who knows your use case
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Support via docs and community; enterprise plans for dedicated help
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Automatic adaptation when target sites change their structure
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Engineers required to set up, maintain, and debug at all times
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SLA-backed delivery with defined uptime and freshness guarantees
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No managed service offering — you own the full scraping pipeline
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No proxy bills, no engineering overhead, no failed-request costs
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Usage-based billing: you pay per GB (proxies) or per result (API)
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RPA and browser automation included — no separate vendor needed
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Pricing can escalate sharply as volume or complexity grows
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Fortune 50 proven, with white-glove onboarding at any scale
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Access to a large proxy network — you write and run the scrapers
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True cost of ownership
The Real Price of "Cheaper" Proxy Infrastructure
Oxylabs’ starting plans look affordable. But proxy infrastructure is only the first line item. Businesses routinely undercount the total cost of building and maintaining a scraping stack on top of raw proxies.
Fully Managed Scraping
ScrapeHero
Scraper development & setup
Included
Anti-bot & CAPTCHA handling
Included
Data cleaning & structuring
Included
Ongoing maintenance when sites change
Included
Dedicated account manager
Available
RPA / browser automation
Included
Pricing model
Fixed, scope-based
Failed-request risk
ScrapeHero absorbs it
Scraping Platform
Oxylabs
Scraper development & setup
Your engineering team
Anti-bot & CAPTCHA handling
Via Web Unblocker (extra cost)
Data cleaning & structuring
Your responsibility
Ongoing maintenance when sites change
Your engineering team
Dedicated account manager
Enterprise plans only
RPA / browser automation
Not offered
Pricing model
Usage-based, variable (GB or results)
Failed-request risk
You pay for failed GB/requests
What customers say
Verified Reviews from Real ScrapeHero Customers
Our customers stay because the data works and the people behind it are exceptional. Here’s what they say
“Quick, Thorough, Impactful”
The ScrapeHero team is friendly – I like working with a real human on the other end that after a few projects, have gotten to know me and my team. They are thorough and run a strong QA process, verifying that the data meets our specifications before executing the full scra … Read more
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“Dependable and proficient performance.”
I’ve been a customer of their services for several years, and their consistent and outstanding track record in delivering orders during this time has been remarka … Read more
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“Professional and Fast Data Scraping Service”
These folks are on top of their game – professional, fast, and flexible.Right off the bat, I noticed these guys knew what they were doing. They’ve got that professional vibe going, but in a chill, approachable way. They set clear expectati … Read more
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Industries & use cases
Enterprise Teams Choose ScrapeHero Across Every Sector
ScrapeHero operates across every major industry vertical. Chances are, we already know your use case
Retail & E-Commerce
Competitive price intelligence, product catalog monitoring, MAP compliance tracking, and shelf data across thousands of SKUs.
Financial Services
Market data, SEC filings, alternative data feeds, real estate valuations, and economic indicators for quant models and risk teams.
Healthcare
Drug pricing, clinical trial registries, provider directories, and insurance rate data — structured for compliance-sensitive environments.
Real Estate
Property listings, rental price trends, neighborhood analytics, permit records, and broker data across every major platform.
Automotive
Vehicle pricing, dealer inventory, auction results, VIN histories, and OEM pricing across thousands of dealership sites.
Travel & Hospitality
Airfare trends, hotel rate intelligence, OTA pricing parity, review monitoring, and availability data at a global scale.
Note
This comparison is based on publicly available information as of early 2026. Product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification purposes only. Their use does not imply affiliation or endorsement. Readers should conduct their own research before making purchasing decisions.
Feature Comparison Table
A head-to-head look at every dimension that matters for businesses buying web data.
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Oxylabs
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| Service Model | ||
| Service Type | Fully managed data service |
Self-serve proxy & API tools |
| Engineering Required | None — we handle everything |
Yes — extensive dev work needed |
| Dedicated Technical Manager | Standard on all plans |
Enterprise plans only |
| Managed Scraper Maintenance | Automatic when sites change |
Your team maintains scrapers |
| Data Delivery | ||
| Structured, Clean Data Output | Fully structured (JSON, CSV, API) |
Raw/partial — parsing required |
| Custom Data Formats | Any format, any schema |
Predefined API response format |
| Data Freshness SLA | Defined in contract |
No delivery SLA — you set schedules |
| Real-Time Data Pipelines | Available |
Available via API |
| Pre-Built Datasets | Available for common use cases |
Available (separate product) |
| Technical Capability | ||
| Residential Proxy Network | Included in managed service |
100M+ IPs — core product |
| Anti-Bot / CAPTCHA Handling | Included, always on |
Via Web Unblocker (add-on cost) |
| JavaScript Rendering | Included |
Available (charges extra) |
| RPA & Browser Automation | Included |
Not offered |
| Headless Browser Support | Yes |
Yes (Headless Browser product) |
| IP Rotation & Session Control | Managed by ScrapeHero |
Full control — you configure |
| Geo-Targeting | City / country level |
City / country level |
| Pricing & Predictability | ||
| Pricing Model | Fixed, scope-based |
Pay-per-GB or pay-per-result |
| Charges for Failed Requests | No — ScrapeHero absorbs risk |
Yes — failed GBs still billed |
| Budget Predictability | Fixed monthly contract |
Variable — usage fluctuates |
| Free Trial / POC | Free sample data available |
Free trial on most products |
| Support & SLA | ||
| Uptime / Delivery SLA | Contractual SLA |
Infrastructure uptime SLA only |
| White-Glove Onboarding | All plans |
Enterprise plans only |
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Is ScrapeHero just a proxy service like Oxylabs?
No. Oxylabs is fundamentally a proxy infrastructure company; it sells IP access, and your team builds the scraping stack on top of it. ScrapeHero is a fully-managed data service; we build, operate, and maintain the entire pipeline and deliver the final structured data. They’re at opposite ends of the build-vs-buy spectrum.
Does Oxylabs offer a managed scraping service?
Oxylabs primarily offers proxy infrastructure and self-serve scraper APIs. While they do offer some datasets as a separate product, there is no fully managed, done-for-you scraping service in which their team builds and operates scrapers on your behalf. With ScrapeHero, managed end-to-end data delivery is the core service.
Oxylabs has 100M+ residential IPs. Doesn't that make it better at scraping difficult sites?
A large IP pool is a tool — it doesn’t automatically produce clean data. ScrapeHero uses premium residential and rotating proxies as part of our managed infrastructure. Our success rate on difficult targets comes from combining the right proxy strategy, browser fingerprinting, CAPTCHA solving, and human-supervised monitoring. The IP count doesn’t matter if you still need engineers to build on top of it.
How does ScrapeHero's pricing compare to Oxylabs?
Oxylabs charges per GB for proxy traffic, or per successful result for its Scraper API — variable costs that scale unpredictably. ScrapeHero uses fixed, scope-based pricing tied to your data requirements. When you factor in engineering time, infrastructure maintenance, and the cost of failed requests, ScrapeHero is typically lower total cost for mid-market and enterprise teams. We’re happy to model this for your specific use case.
What happens when a target website changes its layout or anti-bot system?
With Oxylabs, your scrapers break and your engineering team fixes them — sometimes within hours if you have SLAs to meet, sometimes over days. With ScrapeHero, our team detects and adapts to site changes proactively. Most clients never experience a data interruption because we monitor delivery quality continuously and act before failures cascade.
Does ScrapeHero offer RPA and browser automation?
Yes. RPA and browser automation are included in ScrapeHero’s managed service offering. Oxylabs does not offer RPA — it focuses on proxy infrastructure and data extraction APIs. For companies that need both web data and workflow automation, ScrapeHero consolidates them under a single SLA and account manager.
Can ScrapeHero handle the same data volumes as Oxylabs?
Yes. ScrapeHero serves Fortune 50 enterprises with large-scale, high-frequency data requirements. We’ve built infrastructure to handle millions of records daily across hundreds of target sites. Volume requirements are scoped during onboarding and built into your service agreement.
We already have Oxylabs. What would switching to ScrapeHero look like?
We handle the transition. After an initial scoping call where we understand your current data sources, formats, and delivery schedules, ScrapeHero rebuilds the pipeline on our managed infrastructure. Most clients maintain continuity — receiving data in the same format and cadence, while eliminating their internal engineering overhead.
Who should choose Oxylabs over ScrapeHero?
Oxylabs is a strong choice for engineering teams that want granular control over their proxy infrastructure, have the internal resources to build and maintain scrapers, and operate at very high volumes where per-GB pricing is competitive with a managed service. It’s a powerful tool for the right technical audience. If your team wants data, not tools, ScrapeHero is the better fit.