Two different approaches to Instagram data. GramScraper is a dedicated API with credit packs; Apify is a general-purpose scraping platform with a marketplace of scrapers.
| Feature | GramScraper | Apify Instagram Scraper |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dedicated Instagram API | Scraper on a general-purpose platform |
| Instagram Data | Instagram-specific endpoints; see the GramScraper API docs for the current list | Posts, reels, comments, mentions, profiles, hashtags, places, and media |
| Pricing Model | Credit packs; credits do not expire | Pay per result, funded by monthly prepaid platform usage; paid plans allow overages |
| Free Tier | 100 credits | $5 monthly prepaid platform usage |
| Published Entry Pricing | $29 for 15,400 credits | $2.70 per 1,000 results on Free; Starter is $29/month and the Actor page lists $2.30 per 1,000 results |
| Credits Expire? | ✓ Never expire | Unused prepaid usage expires at the end of the billing cycle |
| Published Usage Limits | Confirm current limits in GramScraper documentation | Platform concurrency is plan-based: 25 Free, 32 Starter, 128 Scale, 256 Business; the Actor says there is no fixed result cap |
| Ease of Use | Focused, Instagram-specific API surface | Console UI plus API, webhooks, Node.js and Python SDKs, scheduling, datasets, and JSON/CSV/Excel/XML exports |
GramScraper sells credit packs that do not expire. Apify's Instagram Scraper charges per result against prepaid platform usage included with its monthly plans; unused prepaid usage expires at the end of the billing cycle.
GramScraper is Instagram-specific. Apify's public Actor page offers a web console, scheduling, dataset exports, API access, webhooks, SDKs, and integrations. The narrower or broader approach may be easier depending on your workflow.
GramScraper has the lower published entry purchase and non-expiring credits for an Instagram-specific workflow. Apify offers a broader platform workflow with scheduling, datasets, multiple export formats, and many integrations. Prices and third-party features can change, so confirm them with the provider before purchasing.
Apify facts checked against the public Instagram Scraper, Actor pricing, and platform pricing pages on August 16, 2026.
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