Spider
Fast Rust web crawler for collecting data for agents and LLMs.
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About Spider
Spider is listed in our browser/computer use category and is aimed at builders. Fast Rust web crawler for collecting data for agents and LLMs. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Spider?
Spider is a fast web crawler and scraper written in Rust, built for concurrency.
It streams pages as they arrive, renders JavaScript only where needed, and scales from one script to a distributed fleet without code changes.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: spider.cloud/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=spider_rs&utm_content=about-link.
Who is Spider for?
Developers collecting web data for agents and LLMs.
Spider at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: spider-rs/spider · 2,792 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Rust crawling engine
- Selective JavaScript rendering
- Scales to distributed fleets
Spider pricing
- Pay as you go: from $1/GB · top-ups from $5; failed requests cost $0
- Unlimited: $350/mo · 25 concurrent
Volume pricing via sales.
Source: official pricing page, checked Oct 18, 2026. Prices change; check the source before buying.
Spider FAQ
What is Spider?
Spider is a fast web crawler and scraper written in Rust, built for concurrency.
Who is Spider for?
Developers collecting web data for agents and LLMs.
Is Spider free?
Spider doesn't list a free plan on its pricing page (checked Oct 18, 2026). Plans: Pay as you go: from $1/GB; Unlimited: $350/mo.
How much does Spider cost?
As of Oct 18, 2026, Spider's official pricing page lists: Pay as you go: from $1/GB; Unlimited: $350/mo. Volume pricing via sales.
Is Spider open source?
Yes. Spider is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Spider?
Similar tools include Browser Use, Skyvern, webclaw, TinyFish, Kadoa and BrowserAct.
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