Runo
Scraping API that returns typed JSON, not raw HTML
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What is Runo?
Runo is a web scraping API that returns structured, typed JSON from any URL. Instead of returning raw HTML that requires manual parsing, Runo lets you define a plain JSON schema with field names, types, and examples, then returns clean, typed data directly. This eliminates the need for HTML parsing, CSS selector maintenance, and data cleaning after scraping.
Key features include automatic bot detection and bypassing for reliable data extraction, support for JavaScript-rendered pages, schema-based extraction that returns exactly the fields you define, and flat-rate pricing per request. The API handles anti-bot measures, CAPTCHAs, and residential/mobile proxies automatically. It supports batch requests and offers both free tier and paid plans.
Runo is designed for developers, data engineers, AI/ML teams building RAG pipelines or AI agents, web scraping automation workflows, price monitoring systems, lead enrichment tools, and anyone who needs structured web data without managing scraping infrastructure. It's particularly useful for teams tired of maintaining fragile CSS selectors and HTML parsers.
Runo pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free tier: 1,000 successful API credits/month with 5 concurrent requests, full access to residential/mobile proxies, geo-targeting, CAPTCHA handling, and JavaScript rendering. Hobby plan: $29/month for 250,000 credits ($0.11 per 1K credits). Pro plan: $99/month for 1,250,000 credits ($0.08 per 1K credits). Business plan: $249/month for 3,500,000 credits ($0.07 per 1K credits). Advanced plan: $699/month for 10,000,000 credits ($0.06 per 1K credits). Scale tier works out to $0.90 per 1,000 effective requests. Annual billing available with 10% discount. Pay-as-you-go for credits above plan limits. No credit card required for free tier.
Runo pros
- Returns typed JSON directly without HTML parsing
- Define schema upfront with field names, types, and examples
- 6-7x more efficient than current scraping APIs
- Automatic bot detection and bypassing included
- Handles JavaScript-rendered pages automatically
- Built-in residential and mobile proxies
- Global geo-targeting across 160+ countries
- CAPTCHA handling included
- Flat-rate pricing per request
- Free tier available with full features
- Batch API support for multiple URLs
- No CSS selector maintenance needed
- Clean data without boilerplate or ads
- 7-day trial with 5,000 API credits
- SDKs available for multiple languages
- Cancel anytime with no long-term commitment
- Supports both static and dynamic pages
Runo cons
- Only scrapes publicly accessible pages
- No authentication-required pages supported
- Pricing may be higher than self-hosted solutions
- Credit-based system requires usage tracking
- Scale tier needed for best per-request pricing
- Limited to 5 concurrent requests on free tier
- No built-in visual scraper like drag-and-drop
- Requires schema definition before scraping
- May not work for highly complex custom extraction
Frequently asked questions about Runo
What is Runo web scraping API?
Runo is a web scraping API that returns structured, typed JSON from any URL. You define a plain JSON schema with your desired fields, types, and examples, call the API, and get clean data back without needing to parse HTML yourself.
How does Runo differ from other scraping APIs?
Most scraping APIs return raw HTML dumps that you must parse yourself. Runo returns typed, structured JSON based on your schema, eliminating HTML parsing and data wrangling. It claims 6-7x efficiency compared to current scraping solutions.
Does Runo offer a free tier?
Yes, the free plan includes 1,000 successful API credits per month with 5 concurrent connections. It includes full access to residential and mobile proxies, worldwide geo-targeting, CAPTCHA handling, JavaScript rendering, and all other features with no credit card required.
Can Runo handle JavaScript-rendered websites?
Yes, Runo supports JavaScript rendering included in all plans. It can process static pages quickly and render JavaScript-heavy pages when the final content is not available in the initial HTML.
How does the pricing work?
Runo uses a credit-based system where you pay for successful API requests. You're only charged when a request returns valid content. Failed requests, timeouts, or blocks don't consume credits. Plans range from free to $699/month with annual billing discounts available.
What proxies does Runo use?
Runo includes residential and mobile proxies with worldwide geo-targeting across 160+ countries. All plans include proxy access, with priority scraping speed on higher tiers.
Can I scrape sites requiring login?
No, Runo only supports publicly accessible pages that do not require authentication. Pages behind login walls or authentication are not supported.
Does Runo handle CAPTCHAs automatically?
Yes, CAPTCHA handling is included in all plans. The API automatically detects and bypasses bot detection measures and CAPTCHAs for reliable data extraction.
What programming languages are supported?
Runo offers SDKs for multiple programming languages. The API works from curl, TypeScript, Python, Go, the cloud dashboard, or any service that can call a REST API.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. When downgrading, the change takes effect at your next billing cycle. There are no long-term commitments and you can cancel anytime.