Scrapfly is a powerful scraping API — but if you just need Instagram data as CSV, there's a simpler path.
Scrapfly is built for developers who need a flexible scraping API and SDK for custom data pipelines. Using it for Instagram means obtaining an API key, integrating the SDK into your codebase, writing logic to handle Instagram's structure, and maintaining that code every time Instagram changes. That is significant overhead before you see a single data point.
TheInstagramScraper removes every step in that path. Enter a username, hashtag, or post URL. Select a scraper type — General, Profile, Posts, or Reels. Click Scrape. Download CSV. The entire workflow takes under two minutes with zero coding or technical setup required.
Pricing is straightforward: one-time credit packs where 1 credit = 1 result row. Credits never expire. No monthly subscription, no API quota to manage, no usage surprises at the end of the month.
| Feature | TheInstagramScraper | Scrapfly |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Under 2 minutes | API key setup, SDK integration, code required |
| Technical knowledge | None | Developer knowledge required |
| Pricing | Free tier, paid from €9 | From ~$30/month |
| Instagram-specific | Built exclusively for Instagram | General-purpose scraping API |
| Output | One-click CSV download | Custom code to parse and export |
| Maintenance | Handled for you | Your responsibility when Instagram changes |
TheInstagramScraper
Under 2 minutesScrapfly
API key setup, SDK integration, code requiredTheInstagramScraper
NoneScrapfly
Developer knowledge requiredTheInstagramScraper
Free tier, paid from €9Scrapfly
From ~$30/monthTheInstagramScraper
Built exclusively for InstagramScrapfly
General-purpose scraping APITheInstagramScraper
One-click CSV downloadScrapfly
Custom code to parse and exportTheInstagramScraper
Handled for youScrapfly
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TheInstagramScraper. No API keys, no SDK, no code. Enter a username or hashtag and download a CSV in under two minutes.
Yes. Scrapfly is an API and SDK designed for developers who build custom scraping pipelines. TheInstagramScraper requires zero coding — it works entirely through a web interface.
TheInstagramScraper offers 50 free results per month with no credit card required. Scrapfly's paid plans start around $30/month.
Yes. TheInstagramScraper has a dedicated Reels Scraper that extracts video views, likes, captions and timestamps — no API key or code needed.
TheInstagramScraper extracts profile data (username, bio, followers, verified status), post data (likes, captions, timestamps), and reel data (views, engagement) from any public account.
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50 free results per month · No credit card required