Web Scraping FAQ

Web scraping is the automated process of extracting structured data from websites. Instead of manually copying data, a scraper (a software program) visits web pages and collects the data you need — product prices, business listings, real estate data, reviews, etc. — and delivers it in a structured format like CSV, Excel, or JSON.

Scraping publicly available data is generally legal in India. The Supreme Court's reading of the IT Act, along with global precedents like the hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn case in the US, support the legality of scraping public data. We always review the robots.txt file and Terms of Service of every website before building a scraper. We never scrape data behind login walls without explicit permission.

Simple scrapers (single page, structured HTML, no anti-bot) typically take 12–24 hours. Medium complexity scrapers (pagination, multiple pages, basic anti-bot) take 24–48 hours. Complex scrapers (JavaScript-heavy SPAs, Cloudflare bypass, CAPTCHA solving, multi-source aggregation) take 3–7 business days. We provide an accurate timeline before starting.

We can scrape the vast majority of websites, including JavaScript-heavy sites rendered with React, Angular, or Vue. We handle anti-bot systems including Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, and Akamai using rotating residential proxies and headless browsers. The only websites we decline are those behind authentication without permission, or websites where scraping would clearly violate law.

Not at all. You just need to tell us: (1) which website you want data from, (2) what fields/data points you need, and (3) what format you want the output in. Our team handles all the technical implementation. You can even send us a screenshot or example of the data you want.

Pricing depends on the complexity of the website, volume of data, and delivery frequency. Starter one-time projects begin from ₹8,000 for Indian clients and $200 for international clients. Monthly recurring scraping starts from ₹25,000/month. Enterprise projects with dedicated engineers and SLAs are priced on a custom basis. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.

For Indian clients: UPI, bank transfer (NEFT/IMPS/RTGS), PayTM, and Razorpay. For international clients: PayPal, Wise (formerly TransferWise), Payoneer, and bank wire transfer. We do not accept cryptocurrency payments.

Yes. We provide a free sample dataset before you make any payment. If after reviewing the sample you're not satisfied with data quality, you can cancel at no cost. For ongoing projects, we offer a pro-rated refund if we fail to deliver within the agreed SLA. Our goal is your satisfaction — we'll always work to fix issues first.

No hidden fees. We provide a fixed-price quote before starting any project. If the scope changes (e.g., the website adds significant anti-bot protection mid-project, or you add new data fields), we'll discuss and agree on any additional cost before proceeding. You'll always know exactly what you're paying.

Yes. We use a combination of rotating residential proxies (real IP addresses from ISPs), headless browsers (Playwright, Puppeteer, Selenium), fingerprint spoofing, and CAPTCHA-solving services to bypass Cloudflare, DataDome, PerimeterX, Akamai Bot Manager, and similar systems. Our success rate exceeds 95% on standard anti-bot systems.

We support CSV, Excel (XLSX), JSON, XML, SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite), Google Sheets (live-updating), Amazon S3 (files), and custom REST API endpoints. You can specify your preferred format and we set it up. Multiple format delivery is also available at no extra cost.

Absolutely. We've scraped datasets ranging from a few hundred records to tens of millions. For large-scale projects, we use distributed scraping infrastructure with multiple servers and proxy pools to achieve high throughput while staying within ethical rate limits that don't overload the target servers.

Website structure changes are a normal part of web scraping. For one-time projects, you receive the final data as agreed. For recurring/subscription projects, we monitor scrapers and fix structural breakages at no extra charge — this is included in the monthly subscription. We proactively notify you if we detect any data quality issues.

Source code delivery is available as an add-on. By default, we deliver the extracted data only. If you want the scraper code for in-house use or modification, we can arrange a code delivery package. Note that scrapers are tightly coupled to specific website structures and may require updates as websites change.

Getting started is simple: (1) Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or the contact form with your requirements. (2) We'll review your request and send a quote within 2–4 hours. (3) You approve the quote and we begin building. (4) We deliver a sample dataset for your review. (5) After approval, we complete the full extraction and deliver the final data.

We primarily communicate via WhatsApp for quick updates and questions — most clients prefer this. We also use email for formal project documentation and file delivery. For enterprise clients, we can set up Slack or Teams integration. You'll have direct access to the engineer working on your project, not a middleman.

We need: (1) The URL(s) of the website(s) you want scraped. (2) A list of specific data fields you need (e.g., product name, price, rating, image URL). (3) Approximate number of records or pages. (4) Your preferred output format. (5) Whether this is a one-time extraction or recurring schedule. A screenshot or example row of data is also very helpful.

Yes, we sign NDAs and confidentiality agreements upon request. We treat all client data and project details as strictly confidential. We do not disclose client names or project details publicly without explicit written permission. Mutual NDA templates are available, or we can sign your company's standard NDA.

We support any delivery frequency: one-time, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. For real-time or near-real-time data needs (hourly updates), we can set up a live API endpoint or streaming data pipeline. Delivery frequency affects pricing — contact us for a quote based on your specific update schedule.

Yes. We can insert or upsert data directly into your MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or BigQuery database. We can also push data to Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion databases, or any platform with an API. For cloud storage, we support Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Azure Blob Storage.

Yes, for recurring/enterprise clients we can build a dedicated REST API endpoint where you can query the latest scraped data programmatically. The API supports JSON responses, pagination, filtering, and authentication via API keys. API delivery is typically available for monthly subscription clients.