ZenRows
APIWeb Scraping API to Bypass Anti-Bots with JS Rendering & Rotating Proxies
Overview
ZenRows offers a unified RESTful endpoint for web scraping, accepting GET/POST requests to submit target URLs. It bypasses anti-bot systems like Cloudflare and Akamai, supports JS rendering for dynamic content, and uses rotating residential proxies to avoid IP blocks. Responses are in JSON, including scraped HTML and metadata. Use cases include e-commerce price monitoring, market research data collection, social media scraping, and competitor analysis—ideal for scraping protected sites without detection.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://www.zenrows.com/')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- Anti-Bot Bypass (Cloudflare, Akamai, etc.)
- JS Rendering for Dynamic Content
- Rotating Residential Proxies
- Unified Request Endpoint
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is ZenRows free to use?
Yes, ZenRows offers a free tier with up to 1,000 requests per month. Paid plans are available for higher usage limits and advanced features like priority support.
? Does ZenRows require an API Key?
Yes, you need an API key to authenticate requests. You can generate one from your ZenRows dashboard after signing up for an account.
? What is the response format of ZenRows?
ZenRows primarily returns responses in JSON format, including the scraped HTML content, status codes, and additional metadata about the request and proxy used.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Effective Anti-Bot Bypass Capabilities
- ⊕ Built-in JS Rendering
- ⊕ Rotating Proxies Included
- ⊕ Simple API Integration
- ⊕ Comprehensive Documentation
Cons
- ⊖ Freemium Tier Has Request Limits
- ⊖ No Self-Hosted Option
- ⊖ Higher Costs for Large-Scale Scraping