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Substack People Scraper 🔍🧑‍💼 - Cheap Scraper API

XCrawl's Substack People Scraper API is the ultimate cheap scraping tool for backend developers. This powerful people crawler and people search API extracts user profiles, bios, engagement metrics, and more from Substack without hassle. Say goodbye to manual parsing, IP blocks, and complex setups—get clean JSON data via simple API calls for your people data projects.

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What Can You Build With Substack People Scraper 🔍🧑‍💼 - Cheap Scraper API Scraper?

Build lead generation pipelines with our people search API to find top Substack writers. Analyze engagement trends using cheap scraping for competitive intelligence. Create rich datasets for market research on creators, powering recommendation engines or influencer outreach tools effortlessly.

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Affordable People Crawler

Extract Substack user data at low costs with JSON outputs, perfect for high-volume people search API integrations in Python or any backend stack.

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Real-Time Data Access

Fetch fresh profiles, bios, and metrics instantly via REST endpoints, enabling async scraping without delays or rate limits.

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Structured JSON Datasets

Receive parsed people data in clean, schema-consistent JSON, ready for database ingestion or analytics pipelines.

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Scalable Cheap Scraping

Handle thousands of requests daily with rotating proxies, ensuring reliable people crawler performance at fraction-of-cost pricing.

Trusted by Data-Driven Teams Worldwide

Used by teams across analytics, research, monitoring, and growth workflows.

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Available Substack People Scraper 🔍🧑‍💼 - Cheap Scraper API Scrapers

Access the most commonly used Substack People Scraper 🔍🧑‍💼 - Cheap Scraper API data types — fully structured, consistently formatted, and production-ready.

People Crawler

Crawls Substack networks for comprehensive user profiles and connections.

Scraping method:
  • full_name
  • username
  • bio
  • profile_image
  • subscriber_count
  • following_count
  • location

People Search API

Searches Substack users by keywords, topics, or names for targeted results.

Scraping method:
  • query
  • results_count
  • profile_url
  • engagement_metrics
  • publication_count
  • top_posts
  • verified_status

Cheap Scraping

Bulk extracts people data affordably with optimized endpoints for scale.

Scraping method:
  • user_id
  • email_domain
  • join_date
  • total_earnings
  • post_frequency
  • media_urls
  • category_tags

Cheap X

Cost-effective scraper for extended Substack people attributes and history.

Scraping method:
  • x_handle
  • twitter_link
  • bio_keywords
  • growth_rate
  • comment_activity
  • reply_threads
  • ranking_score

Google-People API

Emulates advanced people search with Substack-specific indexing and filters.

Scraping method:
  • search_rank
  • related_users
  • influence_score
  • subscriber_growth
  • content_topics
  • image_gallery
  • contact_info

People Crawler

Deep crawler for engagement and interaction data across Substack users.

Scraping method:
  • interaction_count
  • comment_threads
  • like_metrics
  • share_data
  • network_graph
  • best_sellers_list

Substack People Scraper 🔍🧑‍💼 - Cheap Scraper API crawling methods

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API Scraping (For Developers)

Seamlessly integrate our REST API for programmatic access to Substack people crawler and search endpoints.

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    Python Integration
    Use our SDK for async requests to fetch people search API data in seconds.
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    Node.js Support
    Handle high-throughput cheap scraping with promise-based calls.
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    JSON Webhooks
    Stream real-time people data directly to your backend pipelines.
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No-Code Scraping (For Ops & Growth Teams)

Use our intuitive dashboard for no-code Substack people scraping without writing a single line.

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    Visual Query Builder
    Select fields like bios and metrics with drag-and-drop interface.
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    Automated Scheduling
    Run recurring people crawler jobs on cron-like schedules.
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    CSV/Excel Exports
    Download cheap scraping results in spreadsheet formats instantly.

Code examples

Retrieve Substack People Scraper 🔍🧑‍💼 - Cheap Scraper API posts and author information in seconds with a simple API call.

Input
Shell
curl -X POST https://xcrawl.com -H "Authorization: YOU_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"geo\":\"US\",\"context\":{\"keyword_list\":[{\"keyword\":\"Apple\"}],\"start_page\":1,\"pages\":1},\"source\":\"amazon_search\"}"
Output
Json
{
"result":[
{
"content":{
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Apple&page=1"
"page":1
"query":"Apple"
"results":{
"organic":[
{
"pos":1
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&spc=MTo1NTU4MDIyNzE4MTQ0NDk1OjE3NjM0NDg1NjM6c3BfYXRmOjMwMDg0MTIyMDE1MTYwMjo6MDo6&url=%2FApple-11-inch-Intelligence-Display-All-Day%2Fdp%2FB0DZ73HCJZ%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1_sspa%3Fdib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3DApple%26qid%3D1763448563%26sr%3D8-1-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%26psc%3D1"
"asin":"B0DZ73HCJZ"
"price":499.99
"title":"SponsoredSponsored You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to your search query.Leave ad feedback AppleiPad Air 11-inch with M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence, Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, 12MP Front/Back Camera, Wi-Fi 6E, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Purple"
"rating":4.8
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71b-vc2xzlL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":499.99
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"1K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":599
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":2
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&spc=MTo1NTU4MDIyNzE4MTQ0NDk1OjE3NjM0NDg1NjM6c3BfYXRmOjMwMDg0MTI5NzA2MjkwMjo6MDo6&url=%2FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless%2Fdp%2FB0DGHMNQ5Z%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2_sspa%3Fdib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3DApple%26qid%3D1763448563%26sr%3D8-2-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%26psc%3D1"
"asin":"B0DGHMNQ5Z"
"price":117
"title":"SponsoredSponsored You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to your search query.Leave ad feedback AppleAirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Personalized Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, USB-C Charging Case, H2 Chip, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life, Effortless Setup for iPhone"
"rating":4.5
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iBtxCUabL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":117
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":129
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":3
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MX542LL-A-AirTag-Pack/dp/B0D54JZTHY/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-3"
"asin":"B0D54JZTHY"
"price":79.98
"title":"AppleAirTag 4 Pack. Keep Track of and find Your Keys, Wallet, Luggage, Backpack, and More. Simple one-tap Set up with iPhone or iPad"
"rating":4.7
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bMNCeAUAL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":79.98
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":99
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":4
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MX532LL-A-AirTag/dp/B0CWXNS552/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-4"
"asin":"B0CWXNS552"
"price":17.97
"title":"AppleAirTag. Keep Track of and find Your Keys, Wallet, Luggage, Backpack, and More. Simple one-tap Set up with iPhone or iPad"
"rating":4.7
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rP7f78eFL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":17.97
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":29
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23 on $35 of items shipped by AmazonOr fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":5
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-Pro-13-inch-M5/dp/B0FWCXMR3W/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-5"
"asin":"B0FWCXMR3W"
"price":2499
"title":"AppleiPad Pro 13-inch (M5): Ultra Retina XDR Display, 2TB, 12MP Front/Back Camera, LiDAR Scanner, Wi-Fi 7 with Apple N1 + 5G Cellular with C1X chip, Face ID, All-Day Battery Life — Space Black"
"rating":4.6
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715V3wbnD6L._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":2499
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":null
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":16
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":""
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Thu, Nov 20"
},
{
"pos":6
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cancellation-Translation-Headphones-High-Fidelity/dp/B0FQFB8FMG/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-6"
"asin":"B0FQFB8FMG"
"price":249
"title":"AppleAirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancellation, Live Translation, Heart Rate Sensing, Hearing Aid Feature, Bluetooth Headphones, Spatial Audio, High-Fidelity Sound, USB-C Charging"
"rating":4.4
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61solmQSSlL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":249
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":""
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":7
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-2025-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop/dp/B0DZD9S5GC/ref=sr_1_7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-7"
"asin":"B0DZD9S5GC"
"price":749.99
"title":"Apple2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID; Midnight"
"rating":4.8
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cWZUr9SVL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":749.99
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":null
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":999
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":8
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Headphones-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized/dp/B0DGJ7HYG1/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-8"
"asin":"B0DGJ7HYG1"
"price":148.99
"title":"AppleAirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, with Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging Case, Wireless Charging, H2 Chip"
"rating":4.5
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iBtxCUabL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":148.99
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":179
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
],
"amazons_choices":[
],
},
},
},
],
},

How the Substack People Scraper 🔍🧑‍💼 - Cheap Scraper API Scraper API works?

  • XCrawlIntelligent IP rotation
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What can our API do for you?

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Proxy management

ML-driven proxy selection and rotation using our premium proxy pool from 190 countries.

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AI-driven fingerprinting

Unique HTTP headers, JavaScript, and browser fingerprints ensure resilience to dynamic content.

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CAPTCHA bypass

Automatic retries and CAPTCHA bypassing for uninterrupted data retrieval.

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Bulk data extraction

Extract data from several pages at the same time with up to 10K URLs per batch.

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Multiple delivery options

Receive data via cloud storage such as SFTP or AWSS3, or retrieve results through APIs.

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Scheduled scraping

Set your preferred frequency for automated, custom-timed data collection, with results delivered directly to your cloud storage.

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Maintenance-free infrastructure

Eliminate proxy maintenance and infrastructure hassle. No need to build crawler systems.

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Highly scalable

Easy to integrate with support for customization.

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24/7 support

Receive professional support in case of anyquestions or issues.

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Transparent web scraping pricing with flexible API subscription plans. Compare data extraction costs, purchase crawler access, and start free — then scale as you grow.

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High-volume plans for teams that need more power and dedicated support.

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What do our customers say?

★★★★★
5.0

This people search API transformed our lead gen—cheap scraping with top dataset quality and easy Python integration.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
Data Engineer
★★★★★
4.9

Fast people crawler for Substack insights. Affordable pricing and accurate bios/profiles saved us weeks of work.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee
Growth Hacker
★★★★★
5.0

Seamless JSON from cheap x scraper. Perfect for engagement metrics and no IP issues.

Sam Patel
Sam Patel
Backend Developer
★★★★★
4.8

People crawler delivers reliable datasets. Integration was a breeze for our analytics stack.

Taylor Kim
Taylor Kim
Product Manager
★★★★★
4.9

Best cheap scraping tool—structured Substack people data boosted our influencer outreach.

Chris Wong
Chris Wong
CTO
★★★★★
5.0

Outstanding people search API speed and accuracy. Engagement metrics are spot-on.

Morgan Ellis
Morgan Ellis
Data Scientist
★★★★★
4.7

Google-people api alternative that's cheaper and Substack-focused. Love the JSON output.

Riley Foster
Riley Foster
Founder
★★★★★
5.0

Scalable people crawler with zero downtime. Cost savings are huge for bulk jobs.

Casey Nguyen
Casey Nguyen
DevOps Engineer
★★★★★
4.9

Easy cheap scraping setup. Profiles and bios data fueled our campaigns perfectly.

Drew Santos
Drew Santos
Marketing Lead
★★★★★
5.0

Robust people search API—fast, reliable, and integrates flawlessly with Node.js.

Quinn Harper
Quinn Harper
Full-Stack Developer
★★★★★
5.0

This people search API transformed our lead gen—cheap scraping with top dataset quality and easy Python integration.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
Data Engineer
★★★★★
4.9

Fast people crawler for Substack insights. Affordable pricing and accurate bios/profiles saved us weeks of work.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee
Growth Hacker
★★★★★
5.0

Seamless JSON from cheap x scraper. Perfect for engagement metrics and no IP issues.

Sam Patel
Sam Patel
Backend Developer
★★★★★
4.8

People crawler delivers reliable datasets. Integration was a breeze for our analytics stack.

Taylor Kim
Taylor Kim
Product Manager
★★★★★
4.9

Best cheap scraping tool—structured Substack people data boosted our influencer outreach.

Chris Wong
Chris Wong
CTO
★★★★★
5.0

Outstanding people search API speed and accuracy. Engagement metrics are spot-on.

Morgan Ellis
Morgan Ellis
Data Scientist
★★★★★
4.7

Google-people api alternative that's cheaper and Substack-focused. Love the JSON output.

Riley Foster
Riley Foster
Founder
★★★★★
5.0

Scalable people crawler with zero downtime. Cost savings are huge for bulk jobs.

Casey Nguyen
Casey Nguyen
DevOps Engineer
★★★★★
4.9

Easy cheap scraping setup. Profiles and bios data fueled our campaigns perfectly.

Drew Santos
Drew Santos
Marketing Lead
★★★★★
5.0

Robust people search API—fast, reliable, and integrates flawlessly with Node.js.

Quinn Harper
Quinn Harper
Full-Stack Developer
★★★★★
5.0

This people search API transformed our lead gen—cheap scraping with top dataset quality and easy Python integration.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
Data Engineer
★★★★★
4.9

Fast people crawler for Substack insights. Affordable pricing and accurate bios/profiles saved us weeks of work.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee
Growth Hacker
★★★★★
5.0

Seamless JSON from cheap x scraper. Perfect for engagement metrics and no IP issues.

Sam Patel
Sam Patel
Backend Developer
★★★★★
4.8

People crawler delivers reliable datasets. Integration was a breeze for our analytics stack.

Taylor Kim
Taylor Kim
Product Manager
★★★★★
4.9

Best cheap scraping tool—structured Substack people data boosted our influencer outreach.

Chris Wong
Chris Wong
CTO
★★★★★
5.0

Outstanding people search API speed and accuracy. Engagement metrics are spot-on.

Morgan Ellis
Morgan Ellis
Data Scientist
★★★★★
4.7

Google-people api alternative that's cheaper and Substack-focused. Love the JSON output.

Riley Foster
Riley Foster
Founder
★★★★★
5.0

Scalable people crawler with zero downtime. Cost savings are huge for bulk jobs.

Casey Nguyen
Casey Nguyen
DevOps Engineer
★★★★★
4.9

Easy cheap scraping setup. Profiles and bios data fueled our campaigns perfectly.

Drew Santos
Drew Santos
Marketing Lead
★★★★★
5.0

Robust people search API—fast, reliable, and integrates flawlessly with Node.js.

Quinn Harper
Quinn Harper
Full-Stack Developer
★★★★★
5.0

This people search API transformed our lead gen—cheap scraping with top dataset quality and easy Python integration.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
Data Engineer
★★★★★
4.9

Fast people crawler for Substack insights. Affordable pricing and accurate bios/profiles saved us weeks of work.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee
Growth Hacker
★★★★★
5.0

Seamless JSON from cheap x scraper. Perfect for engagement metrics and no IP issues.

Sam Patel
Sam Patel
Backend Developer
★★★★★
4.8

People crawler delivers reliable datasets. Integration was a breeze for our analytics stack.

Taylor Kim
Taylor Kim
Product Manager
★★★★★
4.9

Best cheap scraping tool—structured Substack people data boosted our influencer outreach.

Chris Wong
Chris Wong
CTO
★★★★★
5.0

Outstanding people search API speed and accuracy. Engagement metrics are spot-on.

Morgan Ellis
Morgan Ellis
Data Scientist
★★★★★
4.7

Google-people api alternative that's cheaper and Substack-focused. Love the JSON output.

Riley Foster
Riley Foster
Founder
★★★★★
5.0

Scalable people crawler with zero downtime. Cost savings are huge for bulk jobs.

Casey Nguyen
Casey Nguyen
DevOps Engineer
★★★★★
4.9

Easy cheap scraping setup. Profiles and bios data fueled our campaigns perfectly.

Drew Santos
Drew Santos
Marketing Lead
★★★★★
5.0

Robust people search API—fast, reliable, and integrates flawlessly with Node.js.

Quinn Harper
Quinn Harper
Full-Stack Developer
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about XCrawl.

How does the Substack People Scraper API architecture work?
Our cloud-based scraper uses headless browsers and AI parsing to fetch public Substack data, returning structured JSON via REST endpoints with built-in retries and proxy management.
What factors determine the pricing model?
Pricing is based on successful requests, data volume extracted, and plan tier—offering cheap scraping tiers from pay-as-you-go to enterprise unlimited.
What data coverage and limitations apply?
Covers user profiles, bios, engagement metrics, search results, and media from public Substack pages. Limited to publicly accessible data; no private/paywalled content.
Is using this scraper legal and compliant?
We scrape only public data in compliance with robots.txt and terms where possible. Always respect platform policies and use ethically for your own analysis.
What integration support is available?
Full docs, SDKs for Python/Node.js, code samples, and Slack support. Quickstart guides for people search API endpoints ensure setup in minutes.

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