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AI extraction in a unified developer platform

Schema-based extraction that works. Plus email, CDN, and screenshots in the same SDK.

Feature comparison

See how Stack0 Extraction compares to Firecrawl.

FeatureStack0Firecrawl
Extraction Modes
Auto extraction
Markdown conversion
Schema-based extraction
HTML output
Custom prompts
AI Features
AI-powered understanding
JSON Schema support
No CSS selectors needed
Handles site changes
Processing
Batch processing
Webhooks
Async processing
Wait for selectors
Developer Experience
TypeScript SDK
Type-safe responses
Platform Integration
Email integration
CDN integration
Screenshot API
Unified SDK
Crawling
Full site crawling
Sitemap crawling

Pricing comparison

Simple, usage-based pricing with no hidden fees.

Stack0

$2.00/ 1K extractions

AI tokens included

Usage-based pricing
No monthly minimum
All features included
$5 free credits to start

Firecrawl

$9+/ month

Hobby plan (3K credits/month)

Why developers switch

Unified platform

AI extraction plus email, CDN, and screenshots in one SDK. Build complete features without juggling multiple services.

Schema-first approach

Define your data structure with JSON Schema. Get consistent, typed output that works directly with your codebase.

Competitive pricing

$2 per 1,000 extractions with AI tokens included. No surprise LLM costs or token limits.

Works with screenshots

Capture screenshots and extract data in one workflow. Perfect for visual monitoring and competitive analysis.

RAG-ready output

Structured JSON and clean markdown perfect for feeding into RAG pipelines and AI agents.

Same AI reliability

AI-powered extraction that understands content semantically. No brittle CSS selectors to maintain.

Frequently asked questions

How does Stack0 compare to Firecrawl for extraction?

Both use AI to extract structured data from webpages. Stack0 focuses on single-page extraction with schema support, while Firecrawl also offers full-site crawling. For most API use cases, single-page extraction is what you need.

Does Stack0 support site crawling?

Stack0 focuses on page-level extraction rather than full-site crawling. You can batch multiple URLs, but we don't automatically discover and crawl entire sites. For targeted extraction, this keeps things simple and cost-effective.

How does pricing compare?

Stack0 charges $2 per 1,000 extractions with AI tokens included and no monthly minimum. Firecrawl has tiered plans starting at $9/month for the Hobby plan (3,000 credits/month). Stack0's usage-based model means you only pay for what you use, which is often more cost-effective for variable workloads.

Can I use custom prompts?

Yes. Stack0 supports custom prompts to guide the AI extraction. Tell it what to focus on, what to ignore, or provide specific instructions for handling edge cases.

What about the output format?

Stack0 supports auto, markdown, schema (JSON Schema), and HTML extraction modes. Schema mode gives you strongly typed output that matches your defined structure.

Is the AI extraction reliable?

Stack0 uses state-of-the-art LLMs for extraction. The AI understands page content semantically, so it continues working even when sites change their HTML structure.

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