Socq
One API for developers to pull normalized public data from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other social networks
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What is Socq?
SocQ is a social media scraping and data API platform that provides developers with a unified interface to extract public data from major social networks. It allows builders to integrate normalized JSON responses for workflows like social listening, creator intelligence, lead enrichment, and market research across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and more.
Socq pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Uses a credit-based system (e.g., 0.34 credits per result for specific API calls).
Socq pros
- Provides a single API layer with consistent authentication and billing for numerous major social platforms.
- Normalizes JSON response fields to simplify application development across disparate social media sites.
- Features a clean dashboard with powerful request logs and usage visibility for easy debugging and tracking.
- Offers an asynchronous task workflow with webhook events for efficient data retrieval.
Socq cons
- All listed platform integrations are currently marked as 'Beta'.
- Pricing is credit-based, which may require careful monitoring for large-scale data extraction tasks.
- Lacks official consumer-ready tools (like a UI dashboard or native app) as it is built strictly for developers.
Frequently asked questions about Socq
How does SocQ manage API authentication and data delivery?
The platform uses Bearer authentication with API keys. Developers submit tasks via clean REST paths, poll for status, and receive normalized JSON responses along with webhook events.
Which social media platforms are supported?
SocQ supports major platforms including Instagram, TikTok, TikTok Shop, YouTube, X, Facebook, Facebook Marketplace, Facebook Ad Library, LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest, and Threads.