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BulkGPTMost similar to Firecrawl in what it does, its category and its price.
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Browser UseHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
Visit (opens Browser Use in a new tab)Want to pay less than Firecrawl?
Axiom.aiFrom $15/mo, against from $16/mo for Firecrawl.
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SkyvernRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.5 for Firecrawl.
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At a glance
Green means better than Firecrawl, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FirecrawlBaseline | 4.5 | $16/mo | Yes | Combines search, scrape, and interact in one API built specifically for LLMs | |
| BulkGPT | 3.4−1.1 | Free | Yes | Chain web scraping, search enrichment and AI generation into one no-code workflow - process up to 5,000 rows in a single batch, from lead enrichment to article generation. | vs Firecrawl |
 Parsers | 3.3−1.2 | Free | Yes | No-code web scraper that uses machine learning to find the data pages matching your template. Free for up to 1,000 pages per site. | vs Firecrawl |
 Hexowatch | 3.5−1.0 | Free | Yes | AI website-monitoring tool from Hexact that tracks visual, content, price and technology changes around the clock, with plans from a free tier. | vs Firecrawl |
| Skyvern | 4.4−0.1 | $29/mo$13 more | Yes | Sees a webpage the way a person does, not just its HTML | vs Firecrawl |
 Hexomatic | 4.1−0.4 | Not listed | No | No-code web scraping and AI work-automation platform that turns any website into structured data and runs 100+ ready-made automations for sales, marketing and research tasks. | vs Firecrawl |
 Browse AI | 4.4−0.1 | $19/mo$3 more | Yes | Point-and-click training to extract data from any website | vs Firecrawl |
| Axiom.ai | 4.3−0.2 | $15/mo$1 less | No | Click-to-build browser bots, no code required | vs Firecrawl |
| Browser Use | 4.5Same | Free | Yes | The open-source library many browser-controlling agents run on | vs Firecrawl |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Firecrawl.
BulkGPT
3.4Free
vs Firecrawl−1.1
Chain web scraping, search enrichment and AI generation into one no-code workflow - process up to 5,000 rows in a single batch, from lead enrichment to article generation.
- No-code visual workflow builder chaining scraping, search, and AI generation
- Batch processing up to 5,000 tasks per request
- Multiple supported AI models
Combines data collection and AI generation in one pipeline, not separate manual tools
Paid tier pricing isn't detailed on the homepage
Parsers
3.3Free
vs Firecrawl−1.2
No-code web scraper that uses machine learning to find the data pages matching your template. Free for up to 1,000 pages per site.
- Machine learning finds data pages matching a user-entered template
- Point-and-click browser extension for data selection
- Extracts URLs, images, tables, and JavaScript-rendered content
Genuinely generous free tier - 1,000 pages, no monthly cap, no credit card required
Paid plan pricing and limits aren't detailed on the main page
Hexowatch
3.5Free
vs Firecrawl−1.0
AI website-monitoring tool from Hexact that tracks visual, content, price and technology changes around the clock, with plans from a free tier.
- Monitors visual, content, keyword, technology-stack and HTML changes
- Uptime, availability, price and WHOIS change tracking
- Works without installing code on the monitored site
Covers a wide range of change types in one tool
Standard-tier prices were not shown on the pages reviewed, only Enterprise
Skyvern
4.4$29/mo
vs Firecrawl$13 more−0.1
Sees a webpage the way a person does, not just its HTML.
- Computer vision plus LLM-based page interpretation
- Resilient to website layout and code changes
- Form-filling, extraction, and multi-step web workflows
Visual approach survives website changes better than selector-based tools
Vision-based processing can run slower than direct selector targeting
Hexomatic
4.1Not listed
vs Firecrawl−0.4
No-code web scraping and AI work-automation platform that turns any website into structured data and runs 100+ ready-made automations for sales, marketing and research tasks.
- No-code scraping recipes plus 1-click scrapers for popular websites
- 100+ ready-made automations for sales, marketing and research tasks
- Chainable multi-step workflows like automated B2B lead generation
Extensive library of ready-made automations beyond plain scraping
No free tier; plans are metered by monthly automation credits
Browse AI
4.4$19/mo
vs Firecrawl$3 more−0.1
Point-and-click training to extract data from any website.
- Point-and-click training to extract website data
- Scheduled scraping and change monitoring
- No coding required to build a data robot
No-code data extraction from virtually any website
Scoped to data extraction, not general business process automation
Axiom.ai
4.3$15/mo
vs Firecrawl$1 less−0.2
Click-to-build browser bots, no code required.
- Click-to-build visual browser automation via Chrome extension
- Code-based APIs and SDKs for developers
- AI assistant for describing automations in plain language
Genuinely simple click-based building for non-technical users
No free tier to test before subscribing
Browser Use
4.5Free
vs FirecrawlSame
The open-source library many browser-controlling agents run on.
- Open-source Python library for AI-controlled browser automation
- Widely adopted as infrastructure by other agent-building products
- Autonomous multi-step web navigation and form filling
Free, open-source core with an active development community
Requires development skills, not a point-and-click tool
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Firecrawl free?
Firecrawl has a free plan, and paid plans start from $16/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Firecrawl?
Browser Use is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Skyvern, Browse AI, Hexowatch.
What is the cheapest alternative to Firecrawl?
Among paid plans, Axiom.ai has the lowest starting price (from $15/mo). If you need it free, start with Browser Use.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.