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Description

Gaffa is a REST API built for web scraping and browser automation, allowing developers to run real, full browsers at scale with a single API call. It removes the difficulty of managing headless browser frameworks, rotating proxies, CAPTCHA solving, and scaling infrastructure, all of which are handled automatically. JavaScript-heavy and dynamic websites render exactly as they would for a human visitor by default. Beyond standard scraping, Gaffa supports AI-driven structured data extraction (extract data into a defined schema without writing CSS selectors), screenshot and PDF capture, infinite-scroll and form-filling automation, and clean Markdown conversion for feeding webpages directly into LLM and RAG pipelines. A rotating residential proxy network keeps access reliable across regions, and a credit-based pricing model means teams pay only for the browser time and bandwidth they actually use. Gaffa is designed for AI engineers, data teams, and developers who want production-grade web data extraction without having to build and maintain their own infrastructure.

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KERNEL serves as a cloud-based browser infrastructure solution tailored for developers who create AI agents and automate web interactions. By offering managed browser sessions, it enables these agents to explore websites, engage with content, and execute tasks through programming rather than depending on traditional local browser configurations. The platform is optimized for production use, featuring persistent browser profiles, live session monitoring, recording, and replay functionalities, along with tools to oversee browser access effectively. Teams can seamlessly integrate their agent workflows using KERNEL's APIs, SDKs, and hosted MCP server, making it ideal for web research, data collection, and various activities that necessitate web engagement. Additionally, KERNEL offers various subscription options for individuals, startups, and large enterprises, each providing different levels of browser concurrency, usage credits, and access to advanced features like managed authentication, stealth mode, and region-specific browsers. Ultimately, KERNEL stands out as a comprehensive solution catering to a wide range of web automation needs.

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Has API Yes

API Access

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Gaffa REST API for browser automation and web scraping

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Integrations

Playwright Yes

Anthropic No

Claude Code No

Cloudflare No

Cursor No

HTML Yes

JavaScript Yes

Link No

Markdown Yes

Model Context Protocol (MCP) No

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Integrations

Playwright Yes

Anthropic Yes

Claude Code Yes

Cloudflare Yes

Cursor Yes

HTML No

JavaScript No

Link Yes

Markdown No

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes

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Pricing Details

$20 per 5000 credits

Gaffa uses a simple credit-based pricing model. Plans start at $20 for 5,000 credits, with no subscription lock-in. Credits cover both browser execution time (1 credit per 30 seconds of runtime) and residential proxy bandwidth (750 credits per GB). A typical browser session, combining short execution time with low proxy bandwidth costs, costs around 3 credits, so 5,000 credits covers roughly 1,600+ typical sessions. All new accounts also receive 500 free credits to get started, no credit card required.

Free Trial Yes

Free Version No

Pricing Details

$0/month

Free plan: $0/month plus usage charges; includes $5/month in usage credits. Hobbyist: $30/month plus usage, with $10/month in usage credits. Start-up: $200/month plus usage, with $50/month in usage credits and a free trial. Usage is charged at $0.0000166667 per GB-second; idle time and proxies are not charged. Enterprise pricing is custom.

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