A ScrapeCreators alternative for teams that only need Reddit
ScrapeCreators sells one credit pool across more than 20 social platforms. If Reddit is the only one you call, you are paying a multi-platform price and a multi-platform minimum. Figures checked on October 8, 2026.
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Price and minimum, side by side
| Feature | Apixstar | ScrapeCreators |
|---|---|---|
| Platform focus | Reddit only | 20+ platforms |
| Access | Read only | Read only |
| Pricing model | Prepaid balance, flat per request | Prepaid credit packs |
| Post with comments | $0.0007one request | $0.00188per request |
| Listing or search | $0.0007per 10 results | $0.00188per request, page size varies |
| Best volume price per 1,000 requests | $0.35top-up of $5,000 or more | $0.99$497 pack of 500,000 |
| Failed requests and empty pages | Not charged | Not stated on pricing page |
| Free trial | $0.50, no card | 100 requests |
| Setup | Google sign-in, no app review | Account and API key |
Apixstar charges per 10 results on listings and searches, so a page of 100 results costs $0.007. Other providers charge per request and return different page sizes, so compare the cost of the data you need. Competitor figures are list prices for read requests from each provider's public pricing page on October 8, 2026: ScrapeCreators.
Endpoint coverage on each side
| Reddit data | ScrapeCreators | Apixstar |
|---|---|---|
| Posts in a subreddit | Yes | Yes, with five sort orders |
| Post with comments | Yes | Yes, up to 200 comments per request |
| Search across Reddit | Yes | Yes |
| Search inside a subreddit | Yes | Yes |
| User profile and user posts | Not listed | Yes |
| Single comment by id | Not listed | Yes |
| Subreddit details | Yes | No |
| Reddit ad library | Yes | No |
ScrapeCreators' list is from its API documentation index.
Path mapping
| Task | ScrapeCreators | Apixstar |
|---|---|---|
| Posts in a subreddit | GET /v1/reddit/subreddit | GET /reddit/v1/r/{sub}/{sort} |
| Post with comments | GET /v1/reddit/post/comments | GET /reddit/v1/posts/{id} |
| Search Reddit | GET /v1/reddit/search | GET /reddit/v1/search?q= |
| Search a subreddit | GET /v1/reddit/subreddit/search | GET /reddit/v1/r/{sub}/search?q= |
When ScrapeCreators is the better choice
Choose ScrapeCreators if you pull from several social networks, if you need subreddit details or Reddit ad data, or if you want one vendor for everything. Choose Apixstar if Reddit is your only source and you want a lower entry cost and user-level endpoints.
ScrapeCreators questions
Is Apixstar cheaper than ScrapeCreators for Reddit?
For thread reads, yes. ScrapeCreators is $1.88 per 1,000 requests on its $47 pack and $0.99 on its $497 pack. Apixstar is $0.70 per 1,000 requests. On listings Apixstar charges per 10 results, so compare at the page size you use.
What is the smallest amount I can spend?
ScrapeCreators' smallest paid pack is $47 for 25,000 credits. Apixstar's smallest top-up is $9.
Does ScrapeCreators cover more platforms?
Yes, more than 20, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. If you need those, it is the better choice. Apixstar only covers Reddit.
Does ScrapeCreators have Reddit data that Apixstar lacks?
Yes. It has a Reddit ad library search and a subreddit details endpoint. Apixstar has user profiles and user post listings, which are not in its Reddit endpoint list.
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