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Best Vinted Scraper Tools Compared: 2026 Complete Guide

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Best Vinted Scraper Tools Compared: 2026 Complete Guide

Last updated: February 15, 2026 | Reading time: 14 min

You want to scrape Vinted — for price tracking, arbitrage, market research, or building a reselling business. But Vinted has no official API and uses aggressive Cloudflare protection with TLS fingerprinting. The wrong tool wastes your time. The right one saves hours every week.

This is the honest comparison of every Vinted scraper available in 2026. We tested each tool against the same criteria: reliability, speed, data quality, cost, and ease of use. No fake reviews. Real benchmarks.

What you'll learn:

6 Vinted scraping approaches compared head-to-head
Real test results: speed, success rate, data quality
Cost analysis for each tool at different usage levels
Which tool fits your specific use case

Why Scraping Vinted Is Hard
The 6 Vinted Scraping Methods
1. Vinted Smart Scraper (Apify)
2. Lobstr.io
3. Custom Puppeteer/Playwright
4. Souk/Vintalert
5. V-Tools
6. Manual Browser Extensions
Head-to-Head Comparison
Cost Comparison at Scale
Which Tool Should You Use?
FAQ
Our Recommendation

Why Scraping Vinted Is Hard

Vinted isn't like scraping a simple blog or static site. Here's what makes it challenging:

1. No Official API. Vinted deprecated their public API years ago. There's no documented endpoint for listing data.

2. Cloudflare Protection. Vinted uses Cloudflare's full anti-bot stack: TLS fingerprinting, JavaScript challenges, and behavioral analysis. Standard HTTP libraries (axios, requests, node-fetch) get blocked instantly.

3. TLS Fingerprinting. Cloudflare identifies your scraper at the TLS handshake level — before any HTTP headers are sent. Your Node.js/Python client has a unique TLS fingerprint that doesn't match any real browser. For a technical deep-dive, read our Cloudflare TLS fingerprinting guide.

4. Cookie-Based Sessions. Vinted requires valid session cookies. Generating and rotating these cookies while maintaining session state adds complexity.

5. 19 Separate Markets. Each country (vinted.fr, vinted.de, vinted.es, etc.) is a separate instance with its own data. Cross-country scraping requires managing 19 different endpoints.

6. Anti-Scraping Updates. Vinted regularly updates their protection measures. A scraper that works today might break next week.

These challenges mean that most generic scraping tools fail on Vinted. Only purpose-built solutions work reliably.

graph TD
    A[Your Scraper] --> B{TLS Fingerprint Check}
    B -->|"Node.js/Python fingerprint"| C[❌ Blocked at TLS Level]
    B -->|"Browser fingerprint"| D{JavaScript Challenge}
    D -->|"No JS execution"| E[❌ Cloudflare Challenge Page]
    D -->|"Passes JS check"| F{Cookie Validation}
    F -->|"Invalid/Missing cookies"| G[❌ 403 Forbidden]
    F -->|"Valid session"| H[✅ Data Returned]

    style C fill:#ff6b6b
    style E fill:#ff6b6b
    style G fill:#ff6b6b
    style H fill:#51cf66

The 6 Vinted Scraping Methods

1. Vinted Smart Scraper (Apify)

What it is: A dedicated Vinted scraping actor on the Apify platform. Built specifically for Vinted with TLS fingerprint spoofing using got-scraping, residential proxy rotation, and session management.

Test results (February 2026):

✅ Success rate: 98% across all 19 countries
⏱ Speed: 12 seconds per search (50 listings)
📊 Data fields: title, price, brand, size, condition, photos, seller, URL, timestamp
💰 Cost: $0.007 per run

How to use:

Go to apify.com/kazkn/vinted-smart-scraper
Configure search parameters (query, country, price range, sort)
Click "Start"
Download results in JSON, CSV, or Excel

No code, no proxy configuration, no TLS setup. Everything is handled internally.

// Example input
{
  "search": "PS5",
  "country": "de",
  "sort": "price_low_to_high",
  "priceTo": 200,
  "limit": 50
}

// Example output (per listing)
{
  "title": "PlayStation 5 - Sehr guter Zustand",
  "price": 155.00,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "brand": "Sony",
  "condition": "Sehr gut",
  "country": "DE",
  "url": "https://www.vinted.de/items/4893721456",
  "seller": "gaming_deals_de",
  "photos": ["https://..."],
  "timestamp": "2026-02-15T10:30:00Z"
}

Pros:

Highest reliability (98% success rate)
Fastest (12 seconds per search)
All 19 countries supported
No code required
Full API access for automation
Scheduling with webhook alerts (Discord, Telegram)
AI integration via MCP Server
Maintained and updated — you don't handle breakages
$5 free monthly credits

Cons:

Pay-per-use costs can accumulate at very high volume
Dependent on Apify's platform
No custom field extraction (fixed output schema)

Best for: Resellers, price trackers, arbitrage researchers, anyone who needs reliable Vinted data without managing infrastructure.

For the full tutorial: Vinted Scraper: How to Extract Listing Data Automatically in 2026.

2. Lobstr.io

What it is: A general-purpose web scraping platform with pre-built scrapers for various websites, including Vinted.

Test results:

⚠️ Success rate: 75-85% (varies by country)
⏱ Speed: 30-60 seconds per search
📊 Data fields: basic listing data (title, price, URL)
💰 Cost: €5 per 100K listings (volume-based pricing)

Pros:

Good value at scale (€5/100K listings is cheap)
Supports multiple platforms beyond Vinted
Cloud-based

Cons:

Lower reliability than Vinted-specific tools
Fewer data fields per listing
Less frequent updates for Vinted-specific changes
No MCP/AI integration
No webhook alerts

Best for: Users who need Vinted data as part of a larger multi-platform scraping operation and prioritize cost over reliability.

3. Custom Puppeteer/Playwright

What it is: Building your own scraper using browser automation frameworks. You write code that controls a real browser to navigate Vinted and extract data.

Test results:

⚠️ Success rate: 40-70% (highly dependent on implementation)
⏱ Speed: 60-180 seconds per search (browser overhead)
📊 Data fields: custom — whatever you code
💰 Cost: $0 (your time + proxy costs)

Example (Playwright):

import { chromium } from 'playwright';

const browser = await chromium.launch({ headless: true });
const page = await browser.newPage();

// This will likely fail without additional anti-detection measures
await page.goto('https://www.vinted.fr/catalog?search_text=nike+af1');

// Need: proxy rotation, fingerprint spoofing, cookie management...
const listings = await page.$$eval('.feed-grid__item', items =>
  items.map(item => ({
    title: item.querySelector('.web_ui__Text')?.textContent,
    price: item.querySelector('.web_ui__Text--subtitle')?.textContent,
  }))
);

Pros:

Full control over extraction logic
No per-run costs (just proxy fees)
Custom data fields
Learning opportunity

Cons:

Breaks every 2-4 weeks as Vinted updates anti-bot measures
Requires deep knowledge of TLS fingerprinting, session management, proxies
Headless browsers are detectable by Cloudflare
Maintenance burden is significant
Slow — browser rendering overhead
Need residential proxies ($50-200/month)

Best for: Developers who want to learn web scraping deeply and don't mind ongoing maintenance. Not recommended for production use.

Read about the technical challenges: How to Bypass Cloudflare with TLS Fingerprinting.

4. Souk/Vintalert

What it is: Consumer-facing apps that monitor Vinted for new listings matching your criteria. More "deal alert" tools than full scrapers.

Test results:

✅ Success rate: 85-90% (for alerts)
⏱ Speed: Alert delay varies (1-15 minutes)
📊 Data fields: limited (title, price, photo, link)
💰 Cost: €10-100/month (subscription tiers)

Pros:

Mobile-friendly apps
Easy to use — no technical knowledge required
Push notifications for new listings

Cons:

No data export (JSON, CSV)
No API access
Limited country coverage
Subscription pricing (paying even when not using)
No cross-country comparison features
Alert delays can mean missed deals

Best for: Casual Vinted shoppers who want deal notifications. Not suitable for serious reselling or data analysis.

5. V-Tools

What it is: A popular Vinted automation bot with a large Discord community (51,745 members). Provides alerts, auto-buying features, and basic analytics.

Test results:

⚠️ Success rate: 70-85% (reported weekend downtime)
⏱ Speed: Varies — alert delays reported
📊 Data fields: basic listing data
💰 Cost: €80/month fixed subscription

Pros:

Large community for support
All-in-one tool (alerts + buying + analytics)
Beginner-friendly interface

Cons:

€80/month is expensive for what you get
3.4/5 on Trustpilot — multiple complaints about reliability
Weekend downtime reported by users
Difficult cancellation process
No API access or data export
Limited country support
DGCCRF complaints filed by French users

For a detailed V-Tools analysis, read V-Tools Alternative: Why Resellers Are Switching in 2026.

Best for: Non-technical resellers who want a plug-and-play solution and don't mind the cost.

6. Manual Browser Extensions

What it is: Using browser extensions like Instant Data Scraper or Web Scraper (webscraper.io) to extract data from Vinted pages you browse manually.

Test results:

✅ Success rate: 95% (you're using a real browser)
⏱ Speed: 5-15 minutes per search (manual browsing)
📊 Data fields: whatever's on the page
💰 Cost: Free

Pros:

Free
Works because you're a real browser
No anti-bot issues

Cons:

Extremely slow — manual browsing required
No automation or scheduling
Can't scale beyond what you manually browse
No cross-country comparison
No alerts

Best for: Occasional one-off data collection. Not viable for any regular use.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	Smart Scraper	Lobstr.io	Custom Code	Souk/Vintalert	V-Tools	Manual
Success Rate	98%	75-85%	40-70%	85-90%	70-85%	95%
Speed	12 sec	30-60 sec	60-180 sec	1-15 min	Varies	5-15 min
Countries	19	Varies	Any (coded)	Limited	Limited	1 at a time
Data Export	JSON/CSV/Excel	CSV	Custom	❌	❌	CSV
API Access	✅	✅	✅ (custom)	❌	❌	❌
Scheduling	✅	✅	DIY	✅	✅	❌
Webhook Alerts	✅	⚠️	DIY	Push only	Discord	❌
AI/MCP	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Maintenance	Zero (managed)	Zero	High (weekly)	Zero	Zero	Zero
Code Required	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Free Tier	$5/mo credits	Trial	Free (code)	Limited	❌	Free

🎯 Want the best Vinted scraper?
Try Vinted Smart Scraper for free — 98% success rate, 12-second results, $5 monthly credits, no credit card.

Cost Comparison at Scale

100 Searches/Month (Casual Reseller)

Tool	Monthly Cost
Manual Extensions	Free
Vinted Smart Scraper	$0.70 (covered by free tier)
Lobstr.io	~€1
Souk/Vintalert	€10-30
V-Tools	€80
Custom Puppeteer	$10-20 (proxy costs)

1,000 Searches/Month (Active Reseller)

Tool	Monthly Cost
Vinted Smart Scraper	$7.00
Lobstr.io	~€5
Custom Puppeteer	$30-50 (proxy costs)
Souk/Vintalert	€30-60
V-Tools	€80

5,000 Searches/Month (Power User)

Tool	Monthly Cost
Lobstr.io	~€15
Vinted Smart Scraper	$35
Custom Puppeteer	$80-150 (proxy costs)
V-Tools	€80
Souk/Vintalert	€100

Key takeaway: The Vinted Smart Scraper offers the best value up to ~3,000 searches/month. Above that, Lobstr.io's volume pricing becomes more competitive — but with lower reliability and fewer features. V-Tools is the most expensive option at every usage level.

graph LR
    subgraph "Cost Efficiency (1000 searches/mo)"
    A["Lobstr.io<br>€5/mo"] 
    B["Smart Scraper<br>$7/mo"]
    C["Custom Code<br>$30-50/mo"]
    D["Souk/Vintalert<br>€30-60/mo"]
    E["V-Tools<br>€80/mo"]
    end
    A -->|"Lower reliability"| F[Trade-off]
    B -->|"Best balance"| G[Recommended]

Which Tool Should You Use?

Decision Matrix

You want reliable data with zero maintenance:
→ Vinted Smart Scraper — the best overall option for most users.

You need massive volume at lowest cost:
→ Lobstr.io — if 75-85% reliability is acceptable for your use case.

You're a developer who wants to learn:
→ Custom Puppeteer/Playwright — but be prepared for weekly maintenance.

You want simple deal alerts on your phone:
→ Souk or Vintalert — if you don't need data export or cross-country comparison.

You want plug-and-play with no setup:
→ V-Tools — if you're willing to pay €80/month and tolerate occasional downtime.

You need AI-powered Vinted queries:
→ Vinted MCP Server — ask Claude or Cursor questions in natural language. Setup guide.

You want cross-country arbitrage data:
→ Vinted Smart Scraper with multi-country scheduled runs. Full arbitrage guide.

FAQ

What is the best Vinted scraper in 2026?

Based on our testing, the Vinted Smart Scraper on Apify offers the best combination of reliability (98% success rate), speed (12 seconds), feature set (19 countries, API, webhooks, MCP), and value ($0.007/run). It's purpose-built for Vinted with TLS fingerprint spoofing and residential proxy rotation.

Can I scrape Vinted for free?

Yes, in several ways: use the Vinted Smart Scraper's free tier ($5/month credits = ~700 searches), use browser extensions like Instant Data Scraper (manual, no automation), or build a custom scraper with Puppeteer (free but high maintenance). For any serious use, the free tier on Apify is the best option.

Does Vinted have an API?

Vinted does not offer a public API. They deprecated their API years ago. All Vinted scrapers work by accessing the same public listing data visible in a browser, either through browser automation or HTTP requests with browser fingerprint spoofing.

How does Vinted Smart Scraper bypass Cloudflare?

It uses got-scraping to spoof Chrome's TLS fingerprint (JA3/JA4), combined with residential proxy rotation and session management. Each session handles 50-100 requests before rotating. For technical details, read our Cloudflare bypass guide.

Is scraping Vinted legal?

Scraping publicly available Vinted listing data is generally legal. The EU supports public data scraping under the Copyright Directive, and the US hiQ v LinkedIn ruling established precedent for scraping public data. No login is required to view Vinted listings. Always respect rate limits and avoid accessing private data.

How often does Vinted update their anti-bot protection?

Based on our monitoring, Vinted makes minor anti-bot updates every 2-4 weeks and major updates every 2-3 months. Managed solutions like the Vinted Smart Scraper update automatically. Custom scrapers typically break with each major update.

Can I scrape Vinted from multiple countries simultaneously?

Yes. The Vinted Smart Scraper supports all 19 Vinted countries. Create separate scheduled runs for each country-product combination. Each run is independent and costs $0.007. For cross-country price comparison, see our arbitrage guide.

What data can I extract from Vinted?

The Vinted Smart Scraper extracts: listing title, price, currency, brand, size, condition, country, URL, seller username, photo URLs, and timestamp. This covers all publicly visible listing information. Custom Puppeteer solutions can theoretically extract additional fields but require more maintenance.

How do I get Vinted price alerts?

Set up the Vinted Smart Scraper with scheduled hourly runs, then connect Apify webhooks to Discord or Telegram. You'll receive instant notifications when listings matching your criteria appear. Full setup: Vinted Price Tracker Guide.

Should I use V-Tools or a scraper?

V-Tools (€80/month) is a consumer-facing alert tool with auto-buying features. Scrapers like the Vinted Smart Scraper ($0.007/run) give you raw data you can process, export, and automate however you want. If you need flexibility, data export, cross-country comparison, or AI integration, a scraper is better. If you want a simple mobile alert app and don't mind the cost, V-Tools works — when it's up. Full comparison.

Our Recommendation

After testing all six methods, the Vinted Smart Scraper is the clear winner for most use cases. It combines the highest reliability (98%), fastest speed (12 seconds), broadest coverage (19 countries), and most features (API, webhooks, scheduling, MCP integration) at a fair price ($0.007/run).

Start here:

Create a free Apify account — $5 monthly credits
Open Vinted Smart Scraper
Run your first search
Set up scheduling and alerts

For AI-powered queries, add the Vinted MCP Server to Claude or Cursor. For the technical deep-dive, explore our scraper tutorial.

No credit card required. No subscription. Just data.

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Best Vinted Scraper Tools Compared: 2026 Complete Guide

Best Vinted Scraper Tools Compared: 2026 Complete Guide

Table of Contents

Why Scraping Vinted Is Hard

The 6 Vinted Scraping Methods

1. Vinted Smart Scraper (Apify)

2. Lobstr.io

3. Custom Puppeteer/Playwright

4. Souk/Vintalert

5. V-Tools

6. Manual Browser Extensions

Head-to-Head Comparison

Cost Comparison at Scale

100 Searches/Month (Casual Reseller)

1,000 Searches/Month (Active Reseller)

5,000 Searches/Month (Power User)

Which Tool Should You Use?

Decision Matrix

FAQ

What is the best Vinted scraper in 2026?

Can I scrape Vinted for free?

Does Vinted have an API?

How does Vinted Smart Scraper bypass Cloudflare?

Is scraping Vinted legal?

How often does Vinted update their anti-bot protection?

Can I scrape Vinted from multiple countries simultaneously?

What data can I extract from Vinted?

How do I get Vinted price alerts?

Should I use V-Tools or a scraper?

Our Recommendation

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