Question 1

Is MeshPrivacy a ScrapFly alternative?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but with a different shape. ScrapFly bundles proxy, headless render, and bypass into one per-request charge. MeshPrivacy decouples the layers so you bring your own proxy and pay only for the cryptographic compute that produces the cookie or token. That suits teams with existing proxy contracts who do not want to repay for a pool they already have.

Question 2

How is MeshPrivacy cheaper than ScrapFly?

Accepted Answer

ScrapFly bundles a proxy IP and browser session into each request. MeshPrivacy is pay-per-credit (1 USD = 1,000 credits) for token-only flows since you supply the proxy and use your own HTTP client — see meshprivacy.com/pricing for current per-service rates. For scrapers that do not need a full render, the all-in cost usually drops 5 to 10 times.

Question 3

Does MeshPrivacy support what ScrapFly does not?

Accepted Answer

MeshPrivacy treats Akamai Bot Manager as a primary target rather than a secondary option, and supports hCaptcha Enterprise HSW invisible tokens that ScrapFly does not publicly offer. You also keep full control of IP reputation since the proxy is yours rather than shared across every customer of the bundled pool.

Question 4

Can I migrate from ScrapFly to MeshPrivacy?

Accepted Answer

Sign up for 20 free credits with no card, point your existing proxy at the MeshPrivacy endpoint for the WAF you target, and verify the cookie or token works against your destination. Per-credit billing means no monthly minimum, so you can run both vendors in parallel during cutover and shift volume gradually.

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