Compare Crawlora's documented platform JSON APIs with lobstr.io's no-code scraper suite, Python SDK/CLI, and native MCP server for agents.
Benchmark
We ran Crawlora’s /web/scrape endpoint once against a stratified sample of 30 public URLs (docs, e-commerce, and anti-bot-protected sites), with the cache bypassed. 21/30 requests returned usable content.
This is Crawlora's own measured reliability on a single disclosed run — not a head-to-head benchmark against Firecrawl, Scrapfly, or any other named competitor. We don't hold API keys for competitor products and won't publish a number for a tool we haven't actually run.
Internally conducted benchmark, run . Last verified . Full methodology and per-URL results.
Short verdict
Crawlora is stronger as a single documented API spanning the widest platform breadth, including several categories (finance, jobs, app stores, datasets) lobstr doesn't touch. lobstr.io is stronger as a no-code scraper suite with scheduling built in, and it covers LinkedIn Sales Navigator and a few consumer platforms Crawlora doesn't.
Quick comparison
Use this table as a starting point, then verify current details on the official provider pages before making a production decision.
| Category | Crawlora | lobstr.io |
|---|---|---|
| Primary product type | Developer-first structured web data API (60+ platforms) | No-code scraper suite (30+ ready-made tools) with API and MCP for developers |
| Delivery model | API, hosted MCP tools, and Playground | Web dashboard (no-code), Python SDK/CLI, API, and native MCP server |
| Best for | Teams wanting one documented API across many platforms and use cases | Teams wanting no-code scraper setup plus a scriptable SDK/MCP layer |
| Platform breadth | Search, maps, marketplaces, social, jobs, finance, app stores, datasets, and more (60+ platforms) | 30+ scrapers: Maps, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, X, YouTube, Google Search, e-commerce, real estate |
| LinkedIn coverage | Company pages only (company, product, showcase) — no people/profile or Sales Navigator scraping | LinkedIn Sales Navigator lead scraping: emails and phones at scale |
| Output format | Normalized JSON by endpoint | Google Sheet, S3, or SFTP auto-export; JSON via API |
| Agent-native workflows | Hosted MCP tools across the full catalog | Native MCP server plus a dedicated Python CLI/SDK for agents |
| Automation | Direct API calls; scheduling is your own infrastructure | Built-in scheduled triggers, multi-threading, and account synchronization in the dashboard |
| Pricing model | One credit pool shared across all endpoints (Growth: $29/mo for 100,000 credits) | Free (100 credits); Starter $20/mo (10,000); Pro $100/mo (100,000); Team $500/mo (1,000,000) |
| Reliability claim | Managed proxy routing and retry/fallback behind the API | 99.5% task success claimed, with failed tasks resolved within 24h |
Details
The right choice depends on output format, target coverage, developer workflow, and how much infrastructure your team wants to operate.
Both Crawlora and lobstr.io ship a native MCP server and pitch themselves for agent workflows. The real difference is breadth: Crawlora's 60+ platform catalog in one credit pool versus lobstr's no-code dashboard with scheduling and multi-threading built in, across a smaller set of 30+ scrapers.
This is a genuine, verifiable gap: Crawlora's LinkedIn coverage is company pages only, with no people-profile or Sales Navigator lead scraping. lobstr.io extracts emails and phones from LinkedIn Sales Navigator at scale. If LinkedIn-based lead generation is the priority, that alone is a reason to pick lobstr.io.
lobstr's dashboard includes scheduled triggers, multi-threading, and 1-click account synchronization for sites behind a login. Crawlora expects you to own that orchestration layer yourself — cron, queue, retry logic — in exchange for a more uniform API shape across a much wider set of platforms.
Crawlora covers finance, jobs, app stores, and dataset endpoints that lobstr doesn't touch. lobstr covers a handful of consumer and regional platforms — Vinted, SeLoger, PagesJaunes — that Crawlora doesn't offer. Neither catalog is a strict superset of the other.
lobstr.io: Free (100 credits), Starter $20/mo (10,000 credits), Pro $100/mo (100,000 credits), Team $500/mo (1,000,000 credits) — all paid tiers include unlimited export and API access. Crawlora's Growth plan is $29/mo for 100,000 credits shared across every endpoint. Compare cost per successful workflow, not just credits per dollar, since the two catalogs don't overlap completely.
Crawlora is designed for responsible public web data workflows. It should not be used for private or protected data, and no comparison page should be read as a guarantee that every target will succeed. Review provider terms, target-site rules, and your own compliance requirements before production use.
Evaluation checklist
Compare based on your real workflow and maintenance burden, not just top-line feature labels.
FAQ
These answers use conservative comparison language and should be verified against the official provider pages for current product and pricing details.
Yes, for buyers who want the widest platform breadth in one API. lobstr.io remains the better choice for no-code setup with built-in scheduling, or if you specifically need LinkedIn Sales Navigator lead scraping.
lobstr.io is a French no-code cloud scraping platform offering 30+ ready-made scrapers — Google Maps, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, X, YouTube, Google Search, e-commerce, and real estate sites — plus a Python SDK/CLI and native MCP server.
No. Crawlora's LinkedIn endpoints cover company pages, products, and showcases only. lobstr.io extracts emails and phones from LinkedIn Sales Navigator at scale, which Crawlora does not offer.
Crawlora, with 60+ platforms including finance, jobs, app stores, and dataset endpoints. lobstr.io covers 30+ scrapers with strength in Maps, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and a few regional/consumer platforms Crawlora doesn't touch.
Yes. Crawlora ships hosted MCP tools across its full catalog. lobstr.io ships a native MCP server plus a dedicated Python CLI/SDK, explicitly positioned for agent workflows.
Both are developer-friendly in different ways. Crawlora is API-first with documented endpoints and Playground testing across the widest catalog. lobstr.io adds a no-code dashboard on top of its API, SDK, and MCP server, which suits teams that want both technical and non-technical users on the same platform.
Crawlora's Growth plan is $29/mo for 100,000 credits shared across every endpoint. lobstr.io runs Free (100 credits) up to Team at $500/mo (1,000,000 credits), with unlimited export and API access on every paid tier. The catalogs don't fully overlap, so compare cost per successful workflow rather than raw credit price.
Yes. Some teams use lobstr.io for LinkedIn Sales Navigator lead scraping and no-code scheduled jobs, and Crawlora for the broader platform catalog and agent-native workflows via MCP.
Yes — 100 credits per month with limited export. Paid plans start at $20/mo for 10,000 credits with unlimited export and API access.
lobstr.io's Team plan is $500/mo for 1,000,000 credits, with 20% off on yearly billing. Check lobstr.io's official pricing for current rates and enterprise custom collection pricing.
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Browse endpoint docs, run a Playground request, and compare credit-based pricing before deciding whether Crawlora fits your workflow.