The verdict
Firecrawl wins on 3 of 7 core metrics, 3 tied. We'd pick Firecrawl for most teams that need y combinator-backed ai-friendly crawling platform with 115k+ github stars, mcp server, and free 500-page tier — purpose-built for rag, ai agents, and llm ingestion., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Firecrawl vs ScrapingBee — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Firecrawl or ScrapingBee?
On the entry tier, Firecrawl is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Firecrawl starts at $0.00/GB and ScrapingBee starts at $49.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Firecrawl or ScrapingBee?
ScrapingBee has the larger advertised residential pool. Firecrawl reports 500 free pages across 50+ countries; ScrapingBee reports Rotating pool across 50+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Firecrawl or ScrapingBee?
ScrapingBee edges ahead on overall success rate in the available benchmark data (our tests, independent lab reports and published specs). That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — Firecrawl is typically picked for ["Scraping API" workloads, while ScrapingBee is often chosen for ["Scraping API" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Firecrawl or ScrapingBee?
Firecrawl carries the higher trust score in our directory based on documented compliance, support responsiveness, and customer-base feedback. Both offer 24/7 channels at upper plans; only Firecrawl gates dedicated account managers and ScrapingBee gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Firecrawl or ScrapingBee in 2026?
Pick Firecrawl when Y Combinator-backed AI-friendly crawling platform with 115K+ GitHub stars, MCP server, and free 500-page tier . Pick ScrapingBee when France-based scraping API with JS rendering, AI extraction, and dedicated endpoints for Google, Amazon, YouTub. Most teams that consider both end up with Firecrawl.