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 against our nightly Cloudflare/Amazon/Google SERP test rig. 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.