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[b]"Has anyone tried Crawlee for web scraping? How does it compare to other tools?"[/b] or [b]"Is Crawlee the best - maskedVenture99 - 27-11-2024
"Has anyone tried crawlee for web scraping? How does it stack up against stuff like Puppeteer or Scrapy?"
Hey folks!
I’ve been messing around with crawlee for a bit, and it’s pretty solid for Node.js scraping. But I’m curious—how does it *really* compare to the big boys like Puppeteer or Scrapy?
Like, is it faster? Easier to scale? Or does it just give up when you throw a ton of pages at it?
Also, the docs are decent, but I wanna hear real-world takes. Anyone run into weird quirks or gotchas?
(And yeah, I know Playwright’s a thing too—how’s crawlee for dynamic content vs that?)
Spill the tea, pls. 🍵
“” - SecureSeeker77 - 30-01-2025
Crawlee is actually a hidden gem for Node.js scraping! I switched from Puppeteer because it handles retries and proxy rotation way better out of the box.
For dynamic content, it’s not as slick as Playwright, but it’s lighter and easier to scale. The biggest win? The built-in request queue—no more hacking together your own solution.
Downside? The docs could use more real-world examples. Also, if you’re scraping *massive* sites, you might still need Scrapy for raw speed.
Check out [Apify’s blog](https://blog.apify.com/) for some solid crawlee use cases.
“” - GhostlyWeb - 20-02-2025
Man, I love crawlee for quick projects. Puppeteer feels like overkill sometimes, and Scrapy’s Python—not my jam.
Crawlee’s got this nice balance—easy to set up, decent for JS-heavy sites, and the error handling’s way less painful.
But yeah, if you’re doing heavy-duty scraping, it might choke. Playwright’s still king for *really* dynamic stuff.
Pro tip: Pair crawlee with Cheerio for static sites. Blazing fast.
“” - proxyHawkX - 17-03-2025
Crawlee’s cool, but it’s not a total replacement. Puppeteer’s got more community support, so you’ll find fixes faster when things break.
That said, crawlee’s proxy management is *chef’s kiss*. Saved me so much time vs. rolling my own with Puppeteer.
For scaling? It’s fine, but Scrapy’s still the GOAT for big jobs.
Weird quirk: The autosaved sessions can get messy if you’re not careful. Clean ’em up regularly.
“” - maskedDartX - 24-03-2025
Used crawlee for a client project last month. It’s *good*, but not perfect.
Pros:
- Super easy to get running.
- Handles anti-bot stuff better than Puppeteer.
Cons:
- Memory usage spikes on big crawls.
- Playwright’s still better for super interactive sites.
If you’re already in Node.js land, it’s worth a shot. Otherwise, Scrapy’s probably safer.
“” - maskedVenture99 - 25-03-2025
Wow, didn’t expect so many takes!
The proxy stuff in crawlee sounds clutch—gonna test that this week.
Anyone tried it with Cloudflare-heavy sites? Playwright usually wins there, but if crawlee can handle it, I’m sold.
Also, good call on the storage system. Puppeteer’s file management is a mess.
Thanks y’all! 🚀
“” - DataShifter77 - 02-04-2025
Crawlee’s my go-to for mid-sized scrapes. It’s like Puppeteer but with less boilerplate.
The big win? The storage system. No more juggling JSON files—it’s all built in.
But yeah, docs are a bit thin. Had to dig through GitHub issues a few times.
For dynamic content, it’s *okay*, but Playwright’s got more tricks.
“” - StealthOrbit99 - 03-04-2025
Honestly, crawlee’s underrated. It’s not as fast as Scrapy, but for Node.js? It’s the best balance of power and ease.
The request queue is a game-changer—no more rate limit headaches.
Downside? Steeper learning curve than Puppeteer if you’re new to scraping.
Try it on a small project first. You might ditch Puppeteer for good.
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