Parse
Web scraping API that turns websites into structured REST APIs
Parse converts websites into typed REST APIs, letting developers retrieve structured data from sites without writing scraping scripts or driving a browser. APIs are generated from a plain-language description of the target site and are maintained automatically as sites change.
The platform includes a marketplace of pre-built APIs organized by category, with search across names, descriptions, and individual endpoints. APIs can be called directly, subscribed to as a pinned copy, forked privately for customization, or dispatched by URL. Additional capabilities include structured scraping into typed JSON, actions on sites such as logging in and filling forms, authenticated access to portals and dashboards, and an MCP server for AI agents. SDKs are available for calling the APIs.
Parse is aimed at developers and teams needing programmatic access to web data across categories such as e-commerce, finance, government, healthcare, and jobs. Usage is credit-based, with credits consumed per API call at rates that vary by API. A free tier includes an initial credit allowance without requiring a card, and marketplace browsing, subscribing, and contributing are free of credits.
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