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The reference Python framework for ultra-fast industrial scraping and open-source. Designed for scale with extensible data pipelines and middlewares. The solution when you need performance and total control.

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Review by a Growth Engineer

My verdict: the reference framework for Python scraping.

Scrapy is the industrial solution when you need performance and control. The open-source Python framework for industrial scraping. Scrapy is ultra-fast, extensible, and designed to scrape thousands of pages efficiently. If you code in Python and want to scrape at scale, it's the absolute reference. Free, open-source, and a massive community. However, there's a real learning curve and you need to manage infrastructure. For JavaScript rendering, combine with Splash or use Playwright.

What I like less: the learning curve for beginners. And JavaScript handling that requires additional tools (Splash, Playwright).

My advice: learn Scrapy if you do scraping regularly in Python. The initial investment pays off in the long run. For simple one-shot projects, no-code tools may suffice. For JavaScript-heavy sites, look at Playwright.

Why add it to your stack?

My choice for serious Python scraping. The power and control are worth the learning curve.

What you can do with it

  • 1Scrape thousands of pages efficiently with an optimized framework
  • 2Extract, clean and store your data in a single pass with pipelines
  • 3Build custom scrapers with total control
  • 4Monitor sites at scale in an automated way

What it does

  • Complete Python framework
  • Ultra-fast (async)
  • Extensible via middlewares
  • Data pipeline
  • Open-source and free

How much?

Starting at 0

Free and open-source.

The detailed verdict

Do I really need this?

For serious Python scraping, it's THE reference. Alternatives are less performant.

Does it play nice with my stack?

Integrates with the entire Python ecosystem. Exports to any database.

Is it easy to pick up?

Real learning curve. You need to understand crawling concepts and master Python.

Is the UX any good?

It's a Python framework, not a graphical interface. Documentation is excellent but you need to know how to code to use it.

Is it worth it?

Free and open-source. You only pay for your development time and infrastructure.

What I like

  • Python developers who want large-scale scraping with maximum performance
  • Static sites with total control over extraction and data pipeline
  • Free and open-source with a massive community

What I like less

  • Non-developers since you need to know Python to use it
  • JavaScript sites that require additional tools like Splash or Playwright
  • Real learning curve to master crawling concepts

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