The Platform Scraper APIs (The Collect API) represent the top of the ZenCrawl Capability Ladder. While our Universal and Smart Extraction APIs give you tools to build scrapers, our Platform APIs give you the final data.
Designed for market researchers, competitor analysts, and AI training teams, these APIs deliver standardized, industry-ready JSON from the world's most complex platforms—without you ever writing a single selector or managing a single proxy.
Early Access Program
Platform Scraper APIs are currently in Private Beta. We are rolling out support for major e-commerce and social portals. If you have specific volume requirements, please Join the Waitlist or contact our sales team.
The "Zero-Maintenance" Advantage
Traditional scraping requires constant maintenance as platforms update their UIs. ZenCrawl Platform APIs eliminate this overhead:
- Standardized Schemas: Receive the same JSON structure regardless of how the target website changes its backend.
- Built-in Business Logic: We handle complex platform-specific behaviors like infinite scrolling, multi-level pagination, and localized pricing filters.
- Global Hyper-Localization: Mimic local users in 150+ countries. See exactly what a shopper in Tokyo sees on Rakuten or a recruiter in London sees on LinkedIn.
Target Industries & Use Cases
We are building specialized endpoints for the most high-demand data sectors:
E-Commerce
Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and Etsy. Extract product specs, real-time pricing, ratings, and buy-box winners.
Search & Maps
Google Search (SERP) and Google Maps. Access localized business listings, reviews, and search rankings.
Social Media
LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. Monitor post trends, public profiles, and engagement metrics.
Real Estate
Zillow and Redfin. Capture property specs, historical price changes, and agent contact details.
Enterprise-Grade Features
1. Privacy-First Compliance (PII Redaction)
To minimize your legal and compliance risks (GDPR/CCPA 2026), our AI engine can automatically redact Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as personal emails and phone numbers from the raw data before it reaches your servers.
2. Hybrid Extraction Logic
Combine the scale of Platform APIs with our Smart Extraction API. For example, use a Platform API to get a list of 10,000 products, then pipe specific URLs into the Smart Extraction API for custom sentiment analysis.
3. Automated CAPTCHA & Login Handling
Forget about credentials. Our platform scrapers are designed to access public-facing data by bypassing login walls and sophisticated bot-detection systems like DataDome and Akamai.
Why Choose Platform APIs?
- Zero Infrastructure: No headless browsers, no proxy pools, no selector maintenance.
- Predictable Costs: Pay for successful data results, not for failed requests or bandwidth.
- AI-Driven Accuracy: Our heuristic models verify data integrity at the moment of ingestion.
| Feature | Universal Scraper | Smart Extraction | Platform APIs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | High (Your side) | Low (AI-assisted) | Zero (Our side) |
| Output | Raw HTML | Custom JSON | Standardized JSON |
| Best For | Developers | Data Engineers | Business Analysts |