X Twitter Scraper
X Twitter Scraper (Xquik): 40+ tools for tweet search, follower export, media download, monitors, webhooks, MCP, and posting automation.
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What is X Twitter Scraper?
X Twitter Scraper (Xquik) is an all-in-one X (Twitter) automation and data platform providing 40+ tools for extracting, automating, and integrating X data. A dramatically cheaper alternative to the official X API, it offers tweet search, profile lookups, follower exports, media downloads, real-time account monitoring, and posting automation through a REST API with 100+ endpoints. Includes 23 bulk extraction tools, HMAC-signed webhooks, an MCP server for AI agent integration with 40+ AI coding agents, giveaway draws from tweet replies, trending topics by region, and a free Radar news feature. Works with official SDKs for 8+ languages, OAuth or API key auth, and operates entirely on publicly available X data.
X Twitter Scraper pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Xquik offers subscription tiers and Pay-Per-Use options. Pay-Per-Use: $10 minimum top-up, 66,666 tweets per $10, credits never expire, no subscription required. Starter: $20/month, 140,000 tweets/month, 70x cheaper vs X API, unused credits carry over. Pro: $99/month, 770,000 tweets/month, 78x cheaper vs X API, best value for regular users and growing teams. Business: $199/month, 1,670,000 tweets/month, 84x cheaper vs X API, for high-volume automation and teams. Per-operation costs: Read operations (tweet, search, timeline, user profile) = 1 credit ($0.00015), Trends = 3 credits ($0.00045), Write actions (tweet, like, retweet, follow, DM) = 10 credits ($0.0015), Extraction = 1 credit/result ($0.00015/result), Articles extraction = 5 credits/result ($0.00075/result), Draw = 1 credit/entry ($0.00015/entry), Active monitors = 21 credits/hour ($0.00315/hour). Webhooks, radar, compose, and drafts are free. Cancel anytime, no contracts, unspent credits roll over each month.
X Twitter Scraper pros
- 66-84x cheaper than official X API depending on plan
- 40+ tools covering every X workflow (extraction, posting, monitoring)
- 100+ REST API endpoints with retry logic and pagination
- MCP server included for AI agent integration
- Works with 40+ AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, etc.)
- HMAC-SHA256 signed webhooks included at no extra cost
- 23 bulk extraction tools for replies, retweets, quotes, favoriters, threads
- Real-time account monitoring with webhook delivery
- Giveaway draws with 11 configurable filters for transparent winner selection
- Free Radar feature with trending news from 7 sources
- Unused monthly credits roll over to next billing cycle
- Pay-Per-Use option with no subscription required ($10 min top-up)
- Email magic link login - no password needed
- Official SDKs for 8+ languages plus CLI and Terraform provider
- Complete TypeScript type definitions for all API objects
- Drop-in MIT-licensed skill for Claude Code and Cursor IDE
- Permanent hosted URLs for downloaded media (images, videos, GIFs)
- One-click MCP install for Cursor IDE
- 23 extraction tool types including communities, lists, Spaces, articles
- Write actions (tweet, like, retweet, follow, DM) with confirmation gating
X Twitter Scraper cons
- Requires paid monthly subscription starting at $20/month (no free tier)
- Monitor slots billed separately as an add-on beyond subscription
- No refunds for partial months if you cancel mid-cycle
- Automatic billing renewal through Stripe (must cancel manually)
- Only operates on publicly available X data (no private API access)
- Account access depends on X platform - features may break if X changes API
- Credit consumption can add up quickly for high-volume extraction
- API keys must be kept confidential - no built-in key rotation
- Manual account deletion requires emailing support (no self-serve delete)
- Pay-Per-Use still requires $10 minimum top-up
- Write actions require explicit confirmation gating (slower automation)
- Monitor slots are metered and incur ongoing hourly costs ($0.00315/hour)
- Extraction jobs pause when credits run out until top-up or renewal
- Not affiliated with or endorsed by X Corp (platform risk)
- Legacy plan names (Starter/Pro) may cause confusion
Frequently asked questions about X Twitter Scraper
What is Xquik and what does it do?
Xquik is an all-in-one X (Twitter) automation platform and data platform providing 40+ tools for extracting, automating, and integrating X data. It offers tweet search, profile lookups, follower exports, media downloads, real-time account monitoring, posting automation, giveaway draws, and trending topics through a REST API with 100+ endpoints. It serves as a dramatically cheaper alternative to the official X API (66-84x cheaper) and works with 40+ AI coding agents via an MCP server.
How much does Xquik cost?
Xquik has subscription tiers starting at $20/month (Starter: 140,000 tweets/month), $99/month (Pro: 770,000 tweets/month), and $199/month (Business: 1,670,000 tweets/month). There's also a Pay-Per-Use option with $10 minimum top-up where 66,666 tweets cost $10. Per-operation costs range from $0.00015 for reads to $0.0015 for write actions. Unused credits roll over monthly, credits never expire on PAYG, and you can cancel anytime with no contracts.
Does Xquik have a free tier?
No, Xquik requires a paid monthly subscription starting at $20/month or a Pay-Per-Use credit top-up with $10 minimum. However, some features like webhooks, Radar (trending news from 7 sources), tweet composer, and drafts are free even within paid plans. There is no completely free tier with unlimited access.
What AI agents does Xquik work with?
Xquik works with 40+ AI coding agents including Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, VS Code Copilot, Cline, Roo Code, Goose, Amp, Augment, Continue, OpenHands, Trae, and OpenCode. It provides a drop-in MIT-licensed skill for these agents and an MCP server with 2 tools covering 100+ endpoints for AI agent integration.
How does the MCP server work?
The Xquik MCP server provides 2 tools (explore + xquik) covering 100+ REST API endpoints for AI agent integration. It supports StreamableHTTP and has configs for 10 platforms. You can install it with one-click for Cursor IDE, connect via OAuth or API key authentication, and use it to search tweets, get profiles, extract followers, download media, and automate posting workflows directly from your AI coding agent.
What extraction tools are available?
Xquik offers 23 bulk extraction tools including: tweet search extractor, people searcher, post extractor, reply extractor, repost (retweet) extractor, quote extractor, mention extractor, follower explorer, following explorer, verified follower explorer, media downloader, thread extractor, article extractor, user likes extractor, user media extractor, community explorer, community posts, community searcher, moderator explorer, list followers, list members, list posts, and Space explorer. Each extraction consumes 1 credit per result ($0.00015/result).
How do webhooks work on Xquik?
Xquik provides HMAC-SHA256 signed webhook delivery for real-time event notifications at your HTTPS endpoint. Webhooks are free (no extra cost beyond subscription), and you can create, list, update, delete, and test webhooks via the API. The platform includes webhook verification code examples for Node.js, Python, and Go. Active monitors consume 21 credits/hour ($0.00315/hour) while webhook delivery itself is free.
Can I use Xquik without a subscription?
Yes, through the Pay-Per-Use option. You can top up credits starting at $10 minimum (66,666 tweets per $10), and these PAYG credits never expire. There's no subscription required for Pay-Per-Use. Alternatively, 32 X-API endpoints accept optional per-call payments via MPP (per-call payments) with exact-amount confirmation before every payment flow.
What write actions can I automate?
Xquik supports confirmation-gated write actions including: posting tweets, deleting tweets, liking/unliking tweets, retweeting, following/unfollowing users, removing followers, sending DMs, updating profile (bio, name, location, URL), updating avatar/banner, uploading media, and community actions (create, delete, join, leave communities). Write actions cost 10 credits ($0.0015) each and require explicit confirmation before execution.
How do giveaway draws work?
Xquik's Giveaway Drawer runs transparent giveaway draws from any tweet's replies with 11 configurable filters. The draw engine selects random winners from tweet replies, costs 1 credit per entry ($0.00015/entry), and is included with your subscription. Draws operate on publicly available X data only, and you can create draws, list them, get results with winners, and export draw data via the API. The platform emphasizes fair and transparent giveaway draws for X (Twitter).