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Web scraping for LLMs
The best web scraper for feeding websites to LLMs is Firecrawl because it scores highest on our published formula (88.7/100): Open source plus a hosted API with a free plan. Very high GitHub traction.
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Firecrawl
Open source plus a hosted API with a free plan. Very high GitHub traction.
Not for: Anyone who needs zero external services.
Pricing: Open source. Cloud: free plan with credits; Standard $83/mo billed annually. source, checked 2026-10-19
Visit Firecrawl ↗Crawl4AI
Fully open-source crawler built for LLM pipelines.
Not for: People who don't want to run their own crawling infrastructure.
Pricing: Open source. source
Score breakdown
| Tool | Fit (editorial) ×0.4 | Adoption (GitHub stars) ×0.25 | Momentum (release freshness) ×0.2 | Attention (HN, 30d) ×0.15 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firecrawl | 5/5 → 1 | 193k★ → 0.99 | Oct 19, 2026 → 1 | 5 pts → 0.264 | 88.7 |
| Crawl4AI | 4/5 → 0.75 | 85.9k★ → 0.924 | Oct 14, 2026 → 0.939 | 0 pts → 0 | 71.9 |
Missing signals are dropped and the remaining weights re-normalized. See methodology. Signals fetched Oct 19, 2026.
FAQ
What is the best web scraper for feeding websites to LLMs?
The best web scraper for feeding websites to LLMs is Firecrawl because it scores highest on our published formula (88.7/100): Open source plus a hosted API with a free plan. Very high GitHub traction.
What is the best alternative to Firecrawl?
Our runner-up is Crawl4AI (71.9/100). Fully open-source crawler built for LLM pipelines. Not for: People who don't want to run their own crawling infrastructure.
Who should not use Firecrawl?
Anyone who needs zero external services.
How much does Firecrawl cost?
Open source. Cloud: free plan with credits; Standard $83/mo billed annually. (checked 2026-10-19, source: https://www.firecrawl.dev/pricing)
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