One API call. Any webpage. Structured data.
Send a URL and get clean JSON, CSV, or Parquet back — with proxy rotation, JavaScript rendering, and CAPTCHA solving handled automatically. The simplest way to bring live web data into your application, dashboard, or data pipeline.
curl "https://api.scraperscoop.com/live" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
-d '{"url":"https://example.com/product/123","selectors":{"title":"h1","price":".price"}}'
# Response: {"title":"Widget","price":24.99}
340ms latency
Fields automatically parsed
Trusted data from leading platforms
Instant data from any URL, without the scraping headache
The Live Data API is a self‑serve REST endpoint that lets you pull structured data from any public webpage in real time. You send a URL and a set of CSS selectors (or rely on our automatic extraction), and we return the parsed fields. Proxies, headless browsers, and anti‑bot measures are built in and invisible — you pay only for successful calls.
Designed for developers who want to integrate web data into their apps, dashboards, or ETL pipelines without building and maintaining their own scraping infrastructure. Sign up, get an API key, and start extracting data in under five minutes.
- One API call — no queue, no webhook, instant response
- Built‑in proxies, rendering, and CAPTCHA solving
- Returns JSON, CSV, Parquet, HTML, or screenshots
- Auto‑detects schema when no selectors are provided
- Pay‑per‑call — no monthly minimums, no idle costs
Why most “data APIs” aren't as live as they claim
They're often slow, limited to pre‑crawled domains, or require you to manage the scraping yourself. Here's what sets a true live API apart.
Cached data isn't live data
Many APIs return yesterday's snapshot. Our API fetches and parses the page at the moment you ask — if the source changed, you'll know immediately.
Pre‑built datasets limit your scope
You can only query what they've already collected. The Live Data API works against any URL you provide — no domain whitelist, no catalogue restrictions.
Scraping infrastructure is a distraction
Proxies, browser pools, and anti‑bot evasion are full‑time projects. The API absorbs that complexity so your engineering team can focus on your product.
The API that acts like a real browser, but responds like a database
Every feature below comes standard — no add‑ons, no hidden infrastructure fees.
Instant, real‑time extraction
Fetches and parses the target page on every call — no queues, no polling. Typical latency under 500ms for static content, 1–3s for headless‑rendered pages.
Smart rendering decisions
The API auto‑detects whether a page needs JavaScript and only spins up a headless browser when necessary — saving time and cost on every request.
Automatic field detection
Send a URL without selectors and the API will intelligently extract key data — prices, titles, descriptions, images — and return them in a structured object.
Usage‑based pricing & controls
Pay only for successful requests. Set daily caps, monitor usage in the dashboard, and scale up as needed — no hidden infrastructure fees.
{
"url": "https://example.com/product/123",
"title": "Wireless Headphones",
"price": 79.99,
"in_stock": true,
"elapsed_ms": 340
}
From sign‑up to live data in under five minutes
Get your API key
Sign up, generate a key, and you're ready to make requests. No setup calls, no configuration — just an HTTP client.
Send a URL and selectors
Make a POST request with the target URL and optional CSS selectors or XPaths. Add parameters for rendering, geolocation, and output format.
Receive structured data
The API returns JSON (or your chosen format) with the extracted fields. Proxies, CAPTCHAs, and rendering were handled transparently.
Monitor usage & scale
Track request volume, success rates, and cost in the dashboard. Increase throughput as your application grows — no infrastructure changes needed.
Deliverables when you start using the Live Data API
API credentials & interactive docs
An API key and access to our Swagger‑based documentation with code examples in Python, Node.js, Java, and Go.
Free evaluation credits
1,000 free API calls to test against your own targets. See exactly what the API returns before committing to a plan.
Production integration
Swap the sandbox key for a production key. The same endpoint, same latency — ready for your live application.
Monthly usage report & API improvements
Monthly summary of call volume, success rate, and any new features or endpoints added — no action needed from you.
Pay for what you use, or reserve for predictability
Pay‑as‑you‑go
For ad‑hoc requests, prototyping, or variable workloads — no commitment, no minimums.
- Billed per successful API call
- All features included
- No monthly fees
Monthly Reserved
For production applications with predictable volumes and a lower per‑call cost.
- Up to 40% cheaper than PAYG
- Guaranteed throughput
- Priority support
Enterprise API
For high‑volume, custom SLAs, dedicated support, and private infrastructure options.
- Custom SLA with penalties
- Dedicated proxy & rendering pool
- SSO, audit logs, quarterly reviews
Developers and teams that need web data on demand
Dashboards & BI Tools
Power live metrics and reports with real‑time data from external websites — no ETL pipelines required.
Automation & Workflows
Trigger actions based on live web data — enrich leads, monitor prices, or populate databases on the fly.
E‑commerce Applications
Pull product details, pricing, and availability directly from supplier sites — keep your catalog current.
Mobile & Web Apps
Embed live web data into your applications — no backend scraping infrastructure to build and scale.
Live Data API vs. generic scraping tools
| Capability | Live Data API | Self‑Managed Headless Browser | Pre‑Built Dataset APIs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real‑time, on‑demand extraction | |||
| No infrastructure to manage | |||
| Works against any URL | |||
| Built‑in proxy & CAPTCHA handling | |||
| Pay‑per‑call (no idle cost) | |||
| Time to first successful request | Minutes | Days to weeks | Minutes (but limited domains) |
“The API just works — we replaced our entire scraping stack with a single endpoint”
"We built a competitive price tracker in a weekend. The Live Data API gave us instant product data without us ever thinking about proxies or browser pools. The integration took 20 minutes."
"The automatic field detection is brilliant. We sent a URL without any selectors and the API returned a perfectly structured product object. Our non‑technical PMs can now pull data without knowing CSS."
"We migrated from a headless browser cluster to the Live Data API and cut our infrastructure costs by 70%. The latency is lower, and we haven't had a single block since switching."
Connect the API to anything that can make an HTTP request
From your codebase, CI/CD, spreadsheets, or no‑code tools — data flows wherever you need it.
First 1,000 API calls free — no credit card needed
Test the Live Data API against your own targets and see the response format before committing to a plan.
Common questions about the Live Data API
Your first API call returns data in under half a second
Sign up, grab a URL, and see structured data flow back into your application — all within your first 1,000 free calls. No credit card, no infrastructure to provision.
No credit card required. Your first extraction returns in under 500ms.
