I’ve been scraping for years, and here’s my take: Puppeteer is better for modern sites, but Selenium is more versatile overall.
Puppeteer’s headless mode is great, but it’s not foolproof. Sites are getting smarter, and they can still detect it if you’re not careful. Selenium, on the other hand, has been around forever, so there are tons of resources to help you bypass detection.
If you’re new to this, I’d recommend starting with Puppeteer. It’s easier to use and less likely to get flagged. But if you need to handle more complex tasks, Selenium is the way to go.
Puppeteer’s headless mode is great, but it’s not foolproof. Sites are getting smarter, and they can still detect it if you’re not careful. Selenium, on the other hand, has been around forever, so there are tons of resources to help you bypass detection.
If you’re new to this, I’d recommend starting with Puppeteer. It’s easier to use and less likely to get flagged. But if you need to handle more complex tasks, Selenium is the way to go.