Free feasibility check

Can I scrape this website?

Paste a URL to see what works, what gets blocked, and the cheapest route before you build.

Run a free URL check

Check scrapeability, compare working routes, and see what signals are likely to block plain HTTP.

What the report shows

What the check tests

It compares scraper and proxy combinations against the same URL so you can see which route actually clears.

What gets blocked

Failed routes, challenge pages, and incomplete responses show where plain HTTP stops working.

Protection signals

WAF, CAPTCHA, CDN, and antibot detections help explain why a route fails and when to escalate.

API handoff

The report is built to hand you a starting payload for /api/v1/scrape/ instead of just saying yes or no.

When to use it

Before building

Validate scrapeability before you choose a scraper, proxy tier, or cost model.

When a target starts failing

Compare the route that broke against alternatives instead of guessing whether the problem is HTTP, proxy, or browser execution.

When cost matters

Pick the cheapest working route first, then escalate only if the report shows you need to.

Use the winning route in the API

The end state is not “interesting report.” It is a route you can send to the API with less guesswork.

How to reuse the winning route

  1. Run the free check against your target URL.
  2. Open the successful combination with the best cost and latency profile.
  3. Reuse that scraper, proxy tier, and any scraper options in /api/v1/scrape/.

FAQ

Clear answers for search snippets, AI summaries, and anyone evaluating scrapeability.

What does the free scraping check test?

It shows which scraper and proxy combinations can fetch the URL, which ones get blocked, what protection signals appear, and what the likely cost looks like before you integrate.

How can I tell when a site is blocking scraping?

Look for failed combinations, repeated 403 or challenge responses, CAPTCHA or WAF detections, and cases where only a browser-capable route succeeds.

What do WAF, CAPTCHA, and antibot signals mean?

They indicate which protections are in front of the page. That helps you decide whether plain HTTP is enough or whether you need browser rendering, different proxy tiers, or a more expensive route.

Can I use the recommended route in the API?

Yes. The report is designed to hand off directly into `/api/v1/scrape/` with the chosen scraper, proxy tier, and any scraper-specific options.