The #1 Alternative to the
$100/mo Twitter (X) API Paywall
Extract high-fidelity Twitter profiles, tweets, engagement metrics, media URLs, and follower counts in real-time. No API keys, zero rate-limit blocks, and $5 free monthly credits.
Feature by Feature Comparison
See how Twitter X Profile Scraper compares against official Twitter API v2 tiers.
| Feature | Twitter X Scraper (api402) | Official X API (Basic) | Official X API (Pro) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Starting Cost | $0 ($5 Free Credit) | $100 / month | $5,000 / month |
| Developer Approval / Vetting | Instant (Zero approval) | Strict review required | Enterprise verification |
| Extract Full Profile & Bio | Real-time (~4s) | Yes | Yes |
| High-Res Media URLs & CDN | Photos & Video Posters | Limited | Full |
| Export Formats | JSON, CSV, Excel XLSX, XML, RSS | JSON only | JSON only |
| Residential Proxy Handling | Built-in automatic rotation | N/A (Strict IP quotas) | N/A (Strict IP quotas) |
98% Lower Cost
Pay strictly for the data records you extract. Get started with $5 free credit every month on Apify without entering a credit card upfront.
No Cookie Headaches
Zero need to export session cookies or risk your personal Twitter account being banned. The scraper runs headlessly across distributed residential IPs.
One-Click CSV / Excel
Download clean structured datasets ready for AI ingestion, market research, competitor benchmarking, or CRM enrichment instantly.
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