Instant Data Scraper is one of the most popular scraping extensions in the Chrome Web Store: free, simple, with around a million users and a strong rating. If it already does what you need, keep using it. People usually look for an alternative for one of three reasons: they want the data analysed, not just exported; they hit pages whose layout the automatic detection can't read; or they want a tool with direct support behind it. That is where ScrapeSheet is different.
Side by side
| Instant Data Scraper | ScrapeSheet | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic table and list detection | Yes | Yes, plus “Suggest another table” and manual point-and-click selection |
| Export | Excel (XLS, XLSX) and CSV, copy and paste | Excel (XLSX), CSV, copy, and a Google Sheets button |
| Pagination, Next buttons, infinite scroll | Yes | Yes (Pro), including marking a “Load more” button |
| Data stays in your browser | Yes | Yes |
| AI extraction from a plain-language request | No | Yes (Pro, with your own Claude or OpenAI key) |
| Analysis of the extracted data | No | 22 modes: prices, property yield, leads, salaries, reviews, on-page SEO and more |
| Interface languages | English | 32 languages |
| Price | Free | Free plan with limits; Pro €12.99/month |
Based on each extension's public Chrome Web Store listing and features in September 2026. Instant Data Scraper is a trademark of its owner; ScrapeSheet is not affiliated with it.
When Instant Data Scraper is the better pick
- You only need raw exports and want them free and unlimited: ScrapeSheet's free plan is limited to 3 extractions and 2 exports a day, up to 20 rows each, one page at a time.
- You want to fine-tune the crawl delay and maximum wait yourself, or rename columns inside the extension.
When ScrapeSheet is the better pick
- You want the answer, not just the rows. After extracting, switch to 📈 Analysis: the price mode shows the cheapest offer and your position, the real-estate mode ranks listings by yield, the jobs mode compares salaries with the median. See product listings and property listings.
- The automatic detection gets it wrong. Cycle through candidates, click one item to grab the whole list, or describe the fields and let the AI extraction build the table with your own key.
- You work in Google Sheets. The Sheets button copies the result and opens a new sheet ready to paste. See scrape to Google Sheets.
- You want someone to answer. Questions go to [email protected].
Switching takes a minute
- Add ScrapeSheet to Chrome; it can sit next to Instant Data Scraper.
- Open a page you normally scrape and press Extract this page. Not the right block? Press Suggest another table.
- Export with Excel, CSV or Sheets, or open 📈 Analysis and pick a mode.
- For several pages, choose All pages in Collect (Pro). More in pagination and infinite scroll.
Use it responsibly
ScrapeSheet is meant for publicly available data. It reads the page you have open in your own browser, at your own pace; it does not get around logins, paywalls, CAPTCHAs or anti-bot protection, and it should not be used to try. Before you extract, check the website's terms of use: if a site forbids automated collection, don't use ScrapeSheet there. If the data includes people (names, emails, phone numbers), privacy law such as the GDPR applies to what you do with it. More in Is web scraping legal?
FAQ
What is a good alternative to Instant Data Scraper?
ScrapeSheet does the same core job — detect tables and lists, follow pages, export to Excel or CSV — and adds AI extraction with your own key and 22 analysis modes that read the data for you. If you only need free raw exports, Instant Data Scraper remains a solid choice.
Is ScrapeSheet free like Instant Data Scraper?
ScrapeSheet has a free plan with limits: 3 extractions and 2 exports a day, up to 20 rows per export, one page at a time. Pro costs €12.99 a month and removes the limits.
Can I use both extensions?
Yes. They are independent Chrome extensions and can be installed side by side.
Does ScrapeSheet send my scraped data to a server?
No. Extraction runs in your browser. If you use AI extraction, the page text goes directly from your browser to the AI provider whose key you entered.
Does ScrapeSheet handle pagination and infinite scroll like Instant Data Scraper?
Yes, on the Pro plan: it follows Next links, clicks a Load more button you mark, and scrolls infinite feeds, up to 200 pages or 5,000 rows per run.
Related use cases
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