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What is self-hosted web scraping?
TL;DR
Self-hosted scraping runs on your infrastructure instead of a cloud service. Data never leaves your network.
What is self-hosted web scraping?
Deploy scraping software within your own environment—on-premise, private cloud, or Docker containers. You control security, compliance, and data flow.
| Factor | Cloud API | Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Data location | Provider servers | Your servers |
| Internal sites | Cannot access | Full access |
| Setup | Minutes | Hours |
| Maintenance | Provider | You |
Why self-host
- Privacy: Data stays in your controlled environment
- Compliance: Meet GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2 requirements
- Internal access: Scrape intranets and VPN-protected sites
Firecrawl's self-hosted version offers 100% feature parity with the cloud API via Docker deployment.
Key Takeaways
Self-hosted scraping gives you full control over data and security—ideal for regulated industries and internal network access.
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