Provider-source comparison
webclaw vs Zyte
Zyte API is a hosted service for HTTP retrieval, browser automation and automatic structured extraction. Its Python client and Scrapy integrations are separate from the hosted backend.
Hosted API + AGPL-3.0 open-source core
Standard page operations cost one credit per successful page. Search is metered per result, and Research has a separate allowance. The local open-source core does not include all managed services.
Hosted extraction API
Scrapy: BSD-3-Clause; agent skills: Zyte EULA; hosted API separate. Client or Scrapy runs locally; Zyte API remains hosted.
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Zyte supports managed browser rendering and extraction; this is not an unknown feature set. Compare its target-dependent request tiers and extraction schemas with Webclaw’s supported operations.
Features
webclaw vs Zyte feature comparison
Documented capabilities, with a source for each entry. This is a documentation review, not a comparative performance test. An undocumented capability is not treated as unavailable.
Browser features
Managed API rendering, screenshots and ordered actions; not included in the local core
SourceSources and deployment scope
Reviewed 2026-09-15. Maintained by Webclaw. Open-source licenses apply to the named repository, not automatically to a vendor’s entire hosted service.
Pricing
Compare plans for your workload.
Selected public offers in USD, reviewed 2026-09-15. Monthly billing unless explicitly marked annual. These rows are not equivalent workloads or a complete plan catalog; credit definitions, add-ons and taxes differ.
Provider reference checked 2026-09-15. Check current Zyte pricing and terms. Unverified capabilities are not treated as unavailable.
| Offer | webclaw | Zyte |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | 500 credits/month, no card; plus open source (self-host) | $5 signup credit, valid for one month |
| Entry paid offer | Starter: $19/month · 5,000 credits | Standard: pay as you go |
| Another paid offer | Growth: $49/month · 25,000 credits | Optional monthly spending commitments |
| Higher-volume offer | Pro: $99/month · 100,000 credits | Enterprise: contact vendor |
webclaw credit model
Page operations use credits; Research has a separate allowance. A standard scrape or extract uses one credit. Check the pricing page for operation rates and plan limits.
Zyte credit model
Zyte charges for successful responses by target tier and requested features. HTTP, browser and extraction pricing differ. A spending limit is a cap, not a subscription price.
Zyte strengths
- Managed browser actions and automatic data extraction
- HTTP and browser paths with Python/Scrapy tooling
Zyte considerations
- Target tiers and selected features affect pricing
- Custom attributes extend supported extraction types; review the schema constraints
Verdict
Which one should you use?
Use webclaw when
You want the Webclaw API and dashboard with page-credit billing, or its AGPL-3.0 CLI, MCP and self-hosted core. Managed features and local capabilities differ; test the deployment you intend to use.
Use Zyte when
You need Zyte’s browser automation or automatic extraction within a Python or Scrapy workflow.
Zyte supports managed browser rendering and extraction; this is not an unknown feature set. Compare its target-dependent request tiers and extraction schemas with Webclaw’s supported operations.
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