crawlee-api
The premium Open Source alternative to Apify
🎯 Best for:Developers needing scalable web scraping within n8n without SaaS overhead.
What is crawlee-api?
Replaces Apify's cloud-based scraping infrastructure with a self-hosted microservice. Integrates Crawlee's headless browser management directly into n8n workflows via REST.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptAutomation & Workflow
Why crawlee-api?
- • No usage-based pricing
- • Full control over browser instances
- • Seamless n8n integration
Limitations
- • Requires server management
- • No managed proxy rotation
- • Manual scaling required
12/5/2025
Last Update
0
Forks
0
Issues
Unknown
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Apify)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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