Zyte Alternative

Bright Data and Zyte are both enterprise web scraping platforms with different strengths. Bright Data offers: 150M+ residential IPs (67% larger than Zyte's 90M), dedicated 1.3M+ ISP proxy infrastructure (Zyte doesn't have ISP proxies), 120+ officially maintained scraper APIs, browser-based Web IDE, dataset marketplace, comprehensive no-code tools, and 99.99% uptime SLA.

Zyte excels at: AI-powered automatic extraction, Scrapy framework integration and hosting (Scrapy Cloud), unified API for unblocking and extraction, and strong Scrapy developer community (3,000+ Discord members). Both are excellent—choose Bright Data for larger proxy network, ISP proxies, and no-code tools; choose Zyte for Scrapy integration and AI extraction focus.

Bright Data operates the world's largest proxy network: 150M+ residential IPs, 1.3M+ datacenter IPs, 1.3M+ ISP IPs, and 7M+ mobile IPs across 195 countries. We offer four distinct proxy types including dedicated ISP proxies (static residential IPs with datacenter speeds).

Zyte's proxy network includes 90M+ residential and datacenter proxies integrated into Zyte API. Zyte doesn't disclose exact network sizes or offer dedicated ISP proxies as a separate product. Bright Data's 67% larger residential network (150M vs 90M) and dedicated ISP infrastructure (1.3M+ IPs that Zyte doesn't have) provide more options and availability for complex targeting requirements.

Both platforms offer robust scraping capabilities. Bright Data provides: 120+ pre-built scraper APIs for specific platforms (Amazon, Google, LinkedIn), browser-based Web IDE with AI building, custom scraper development tools, and dataset marketplace with pre-collected data.

Zyte provides: Zyte API (unified API for unblocking, rendering, and AI extraction), AI Scraping service, Scrapy Cloud for hosting Scrapy spiders, and Zyte Data (managed data feeds from $450/month). Zyte is deeply integrated with Scrapy (which they created and maintain), while Bright Data offers broader platform options beyond Scrapy. Both serve enterprise customers well with different approaches.

Pricing models differ significantly. Zyte uses per-request pricing starting at $0.13/1K requests (tier 1) to $1.27/1K requests (tier 5) for HTTP, and $1.00-$15.98/1K for browser requests. Standard plans include $5 free credit, Enterprise includes $200 credit. Zyte Data managed feeds start at $450/month.

Bright Data offers multiple pricing models: pay-per-GB for proxies, pay-per-result for scrapers (from $0.75/1K), and custom pricing for datasets and managed services. Neither company's pricing is directly comparable due to different approaches. Zyte's per-request model works well for variable workloads, while Bright Data's flexibility across proxy, scraper, and dataset pricing suits diverse use cases.

Cost comparison depends on your use case. Zyte's tiered per-request pricing ($0.13-$15.98/1K requests depending on site complexity) works well for Scrapy users and those needing AI extraction. Zyte Data managed feeds start at $450/month.

Bright Data offers better value when you need: larger proxy network (150M vs 90M), ISP proxies (1.3M+ that Zyte doesn't have), officially maintained APIs with guaranteed uptime, browser-based Web IDE, and comprehensive no-code tools. The combination of larger infrastructure, more proxy types, and development tools typically provides better total cost of ownership for enterprises with diverse requirements.

Migration time depends on your Zyte usage. If you're using Zyte API for basic scraping, migration to Bright Data's APIs typically takes 24-72 hours. If you're heavily invested in Scrapy Cloud with custom spiders, migration requires more planning.

The process involves: (1) Identifying Bright Data equivalents for your Zyte workflows, (2) Testing proxy network performance (150M vs 90M IPs), (3) Migrating scrapers or rebuilding in Bright Data's Web IDE, (4) Gradual traffic shifting. Our support team assists throughout. Many Scrapy users continue using Scrapy locally while migrating to Bright Data's infrastructure for proxies and APIs.

Zyte created and maintains Scrapy, the world's most popular open-source web scraping framework (82M+ downloads). They offer Scrapy Cloud for hosting, monitoring, and scaling Scrapy spiders with deep integration and specialized support.

Bright Data fully supports Scrapy through our proxy infrastructure and APIs—you can use Scrapy with Bright Data proxies and integrate our scraper APIs. However, we don't offer dedicated Scrapy hosting like Scrapy Cloud. If Scrapy Cloud hosting is critical, Zyte is the natural choice. If you need larger proxy network (150M vs 90M), ISP proxies, and broader platform capabilities, Bright Data works excellently with Scrapy running on your infrastructure.

Zyte pioneered AI-powered automatic extraction and offers strong AI capabilities through Zyte API's AI Extraction feature. Their AI automatically parses product, article, and job pages at unlimited scale with minimal configuration—reducing setup time by 67% and maintenance by 80% according to their data.

Bright Data offers AI-powered features within our Web IDE for scraper building and our scraper APIs use AI for maintaining scrapers when target sites change. Both platforms leverage AI effectively—Zyte focuses heavily on AI extraction as a core differentiator, while Bright Data integrates AI across our broader platform including development, maintenance, and optimization.

Bright Data's 1.3M+ ISP proxies are static residential IPs hosted in datacenters—combining residential IP reputation with datacenter speeds and stability. They're ideal for: account management requiring consistent IPs, long-duration sessions, accessing sites that block datacenter IPs, and scenarios requiring both speed and residential appearance.

Zyte doesn't offer ISP proxies as a dedicated product type. Their network includes residential and datacenter proxies integrated into Zyte API. For use cases requiring static residential IPs (e.g., managing multiple accounts, long sessions), Bright Data's ISP infrastructure provides capabilities Zyte cannot match. This is a significant differentiator for certain enterprise requirements.

Absolutely. Bright Data offers free trials on all products with no credit card required. We recommend running parallel tests for 24-48 hours to compare: proxy network size (150M vs 90M), ISP proxy availability (Bright Data only), uptime reliability (99.99% vs high availability), and overall platform capabilities.

Zyte offers $5 free credit on standard plans and $200 on Enterprise trials. Both platforms allow risk-free testing. Our support team can help you set up comparisons and demonstrate Bright Data's unique advantages like ISP proxies, larger network, and Web IDE that complement or replace your Zyte setup.

Zyte's no-code capabilities center on AI Extraction—you can extract data from product, article, and job pages automatically without writing parsing code. This significantly reduces development time for supported data types.

Bright Data offers more comprehensive no-code tools: (1) Visual data selector for point-and-click extraction from any site, (2) Pre-built scraper templates requiring zero coding, (3) Browser extension for extraction while browsing, (4) Scheduled automatic collection with delivery options, (5) Direct integrations with Google Sheets, Zapier, and Make. While Zyte's AI extraction is powerful for supported types, Bright Data's broader no-code suite empowers non-technical users across more use cases.

Zyte has a strong developer community, especially around Scrapy. Their Extract Data Discord has 3,000+ members, they publish regular webinars and white papers, maintain comprehensive documentation, and offer bi-weekly developer newsletters. Zyte also maintains Scrapy, the world's most popular web scraping framework.

Bright Data provides 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone with dedicated account managers on all paid plans. We offer extensive documentation, webinars, case studies, and community resources. Both companies serve developers well—Zyte excels at Scrapy-focused community engagement, while Bright Data excels at personalized enterprise support and multi-language, multi-framework resources.

Zyte API outputs data in JSON format with AI Extraction providing structured schemas for products, articles, and jobs. Zyte Data managed feeds deliver JSON, CSV, or XML to your preferred cloud platform (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure). Zyte integrates well with Scrapy and Python workflows.

Bright Data supports JSON, NDJSON, CSV, Excel, and direct database integrations (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), webhook delivery, cloud storage (Amazon S3, Google Cloud), and scheduled exports. We integrate with all major frameworks (Scrapy, Puppeteer, Selenium, Playwright). Both platforms offer solid export options—Bright Data provides more format variety including Excel and NDJSON.

Yes, both serve enterprise customers excellently. Bright Data serves 20,000+ customers including Fortune 500 companies with infrastructure supporting 650TB daily data collection, 150M+ residential IPs, 99.99% uptime SLA, and unlimited bandwidth options.

Zyte serves major enterprises with their unified API approach, AI extraction capabilities, and managed data services. They're ISO 27001 certified and ranked #1 in Proxyway's 2025 Web Scraping API Report for unblocking success and speed. Both handle enterprise scale—Bright Data excels with larger proxy network and ISP infrastructure, while Zyte excels with Scrapy integration and AI extraction automation. Many enterprises use both platforms for different use cases.

Zyte is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant, and a founding member of the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI). They emphasize legal compliance with structured data schemas, KYC checks, and automatic login restrictions for sites prohibiting scraping. Their legal team helps shape industry compliance standards.

Bright Data maintains GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR Level 1 certifications. All proxy IPs are ethically sourced with explicit user consent. Both platforms are industry leaders in compliance—Zyte through EWDCI leadership, Bright Data through comprehensive certifications (more than Zyte's ISO 27001 only). Both are excellent choices for regulated industries.