The verdict
Scrapingdog wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Scrapingdog for most teams that need web scraping api with rotating proxies, headless-chrome js rendering, and dedicated serp, linkedin, amazon and google endpoints., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
ScrapingAnt vs Scrapingdog — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, ScrapingAnt or Scrapingdog?
On the entry tier, ScrapingAnt is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. ScrapingAnt starts at $19.00/GB and Scrapingdog starts at $40.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, ScrapingAnt or Scrapingdog?
Scrapingdog has the larger advertised residential pool. ScrapingAnt reports 3M+ rotating proxies across 100+ countries across 100+ countries; Scrapingdog reports 40M+ rotating proxies 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, ScrapingAnt or Scrapingdog?
Scrapingdog 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 — ScrapingAnt is typically picked for ["Scraping API" workloads, while Scrapingdog is often chosen for ["Scraping API" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, ScrapingAnt or Scrapingdog?
Scrapingdog 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 ScrapingAnt gates dedicated account managers and Scrapingdog gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick ScrapingAnt or Scrapingdog in 2026?
Pick ScrapingAnt when ScrapingAnt is a web scraping API with headless Chrome, 3M+ rotating residential/datacenter proxies, JS render. Pick Scrapingdog when Web scraping API with rotating proxies, headless-Chrome JS rendering, and dedicated SERP, LinkedIn, Amazon and. Most teams that consider both end up with Scrapingdog.