If you’ve ever tried scraping Amazon, you already know it’s not just about getting the data—it’s about getting it fast, reliably, and without constant breakage.
Two common approaches dominate the discussion:
- Dataextractorpro's Amazon Scraping API
- Selenium-based scraping
But which one is actually faster in real-world use? And is there a better alternative altogether?
Let’s break it down
Selenium: Powerful, but Slow by Design
Selenium is often the first tool developers reach for when scraping dynamic websites.
How Selenium Works
Selenium controls a real browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) and simulates user behavior:
Loads JavaScript
Renders pages
Clicks buttons
Scrolls pages
The Faster & Smarter Alternative: DataExtractorPro
If your goal is speed + accuracy + scalability, a purpose-built scraping solution beats both Selenium and generic APIs.
Why DataExtractorPro Is Faster
DataExtractorPro is designed specifically for large-scale, high-speed scraping of sites like Amazon.
Key Performance Advantages
No browser rendering
Optimized request pipelines
Advanced anti-bot evasion
Auto-retry & fallback logic
Structured data output (JSON/CSV)
Typical speed:
50–200+ Amazon pages per second
And that speed remains consistent even at scale.
Speed Comparison at a Glance
| Method | Avg Speed | Scalability | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 1–3 pages/sec | ❌ Poor | ❌ High |
| Amazon Scraping API | 5–20 pages/sec | ⚠️ Medium | ⚠️ Medium |
| DataExtractorPro | 50–200+ pages/sec | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Minimal |
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