ScrapeIO vs EnsembleData
EnsembleData is a high-volume social data API, strongest on TikTok and Instagram. It sells monthly plans that refill a daily unit budget.
| EnsembleData | ScrapeIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Monthly: $100 for 1,500 units a day, up to $1,400 for 50,000 a day source | Packs: $47 for 25,000 credits ($1.88 per 1K) or $497 for 500,000 ($0.99 per 1K). Most calls cost 1 credit; list calls return a page of items |
| Unused capacity | Units reset daily at 00:00 UTC | Credits never expire. No subscription |
| Unit costs | User info 1, post info 2, detailed user info 10 | Most calls 1 credit |
| Free tier | Trial of 50 units a day, no card | 100 credits on signup, no card |
| Platforms | TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, Reddit, Twitch, X, Snapchat | 33 platforms: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, Reddit, LinkedIn, Threads, Pinterest and more |
| Same fields across platforms | Platform-native fields (for example aweme_id) | Yes. handle, followers, plays, likes, created_at are the same everywhere |
| Empty results | Still cost units | Not found is free |
| MCP | No official server found | Hosted MCP server, agent skill, llms.txt |
When EnsembleData is the better choice
Steady, very high daily volume on TikTok and Instagram with no rate limits. If you use the full daily budget every day, a monthly plan can work out cheaper.
When ScrapeIO is the better choice
Usage that comes in bursts, like a campaign, a research sprint or an agent that runs when someone asks. Credits stay until you use them, empty answers are free, and the fields line up across platforms.
Sources
Prices and limits checked on 7 November 2026 from each vendor's own pages. They change; follow the source links before you decide.
100 free credits, no card. Credits never expire.
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