Comparison
An Instant Data Scraper alternative for when auto-detection isn't enough
Updated: September 17, 2026
Instant Data Scraper is free and, when it guesses the right table, nothing is faster. Problems start when it guesses wrong, when the page loads content dynamically, or when you collect a lot of rows.
What to know about Instant Data Scraper
- Fully automatic detection: if it doesn't pick the right table, all you can do is “Try another table”, with no manual field selection.
- Basic infinite scroll support that hasn't meaningfully changed in years.
- All results live in the popup's memory: with many rows it slows down or closes.
- No warning when a page comes back empty or inconsistent.
- It's free, with no row limits.
What Sturdy Scraper does differently
| Picking data | Point-and-click: click one item and it detects the whole list |
|---|---|
| Pagination | Next button, “Load more”, infinite scroll and links, detected automatically |
| Big exports | CSV, JSON and NDJSON streamed to disk from 5,000 rows: nothing piles up in memory |
| When the site changes | Warns you when a selector stops finding data, before you export an empty table |
| Where your data lives | In your browser. No server receives what you scrape |
| Price | Free: 200 rows per scrape, no credit card. Pro: USD 9/month or USD 79/year, unlimited rows |
Which one should you pick?
Instant Data Scraper: If the page has a clear table, you only need a few rows and you want it free right now, Instant Data Scraper does the job.
Sturdy Scraper: If you need to choose exactly which fields to extract, the site uses “Load more” or infinite scroll, you collect thousands of rows, or you want to know who's behind the extension and what happens to your data, Sturdy Scraper is the pick.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sturdy Scraper free like Instant Data Scraper?
It has a Free plan with no credit card and 200 rows per scrape, enough to see if it works for you. Pro costs USD 9 per month or USD 79 per year and removes the row limit.
Does my scraped data go through a server?
No. Scraping and storage happen in your browser. The only server contact is validating a Pro license (email and key), never the content you extract.
Can I import what I built in Instant Data Scraper?
There's no automatic importer. In practice, rebuilding a scraper takes a few minutes: open the site, click an item in the list, add the fields and choose the pagination.
Does it work on sites that load content with JavaScript?
Yes. It waits for new content after every click, scroll or page change, and detects buttons like “Next” or “Load more” below the results.
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