Comparison
trafilatura vs Scrapling
Verdict
Pick trafilatura if trafilatura is a Python and command-line tool for web crawling, scraping, and text extraction, supporting various output formats including CSV, JSON, HTML, MD, TXT, and XML; pick Scrapling if scrapling is an adaptive Web Scraping framework built in Python that supports tasks from single requests to full-scale crawls with robust data extraction techniques.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | trafilatura | Scrapling |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of Aug 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- trafilatura
- Python tool for web text and metadata extraction
- Scrapling
- An adaptive Web Scraping framework
Stars
- trafilatura
- 6.7k
- Scrapling
- 82k
Forks
- trafilatura
- 415
- Scrapling
- 8.4k
Open issues
- trafilatura
- 62
- Scrapling
- 3
Language
- trafilatura
- Python
- Scrapling
- Python
Adopt for
- trafilatura
- trafilatura is a Python and command-line tool for web crawling, scraping, and text extraction, supporting various output formats including CSV, JSON, HTML, MD, TXT, and XML.
- Scrapling
- Scrapling is an adaptive Web Scraping framework built in Python that supports tasks from single requests to full-scale crawls with robust data extraction techniques.
Persona
- trafilatura
- -
- Scrapling
- -
Runtime
- trafilatura
- -
- Scrapling
- -
License
- trafilatura
- Apache-2.0
- Scrapling
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- trafilatura
- Aug 15, 2026
- Scrapling
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- trafilatura
- Data & Retrieval
- Scrapling
- Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- trafilatura
- 3d
- Scrapling
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- trafilatura
- 62
- Scrapling
- 3
Stars delta
- trafilatura
- +343 (30d)
- Scrapling
- +11k (30d)
Open issues delta
- trafilatura
- -5 (30d)
- Scrapling
- -2 (30d)
Full report
- trafilatura
- Trust report
- Scrapling
- Trust report
Typed relationship
trafilatura alternative ScraplingBoth 'Scrapling' and 'trafilatura' provide tools for web scraping and text extraction, with different implementations and focus areas.
Choose trafilatura if…
- License: trafilatura is Apache-2.0, Scrapling is BSD-3-Clause.
- Both 'Scrapling' and 'trafilatura' provide tools for web scraping and text extraction, with different implementations and focus areas.
- Tags unique to trafilatura: article-extractor, corpus-builder, html-to-markdown, llm.
- When you need a tool that supports multiple output formats, including less common ones like TEI and XML, for detailed text and metadata extraction.
When NOT to use trafilatura
- When your project strictly requires a tool under the GPL license, as trafilatura is now distributed under the Apache 2.0 license.
- If your use case demands real-time scraping capabilities, as trafilatura focuses more on accuracy and quality of extracted content rather than speed.
Choose Scrapling if…
- License: Scrapling is BSD-3-Clause, trafilatura is Apache-2.0.
- Both 'Scrapling' and 'trafilatura' provide tools for web scraping and text extraction, with different implementations and focus areas.
- Tags unique to Scrapling: ai-scraping, automation, data-extraction, playwright.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- Scrapling ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a flexible scraping solution capable of handling scalable tasks ranging from individual queries to extensive crawling requirements
When NOT to use Scrapling
- Avoid using if your project strictly requires Java or another language besides Python, as Scrapling is exclusively developed in Python
- Not recommended for projects where minimal resource footprint is critical; due to its comprehensive feature set, it may not be the most lightweight option available
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (adbar/trafilatura) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (adbar/trafilatura) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (adbar/trafilatura) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (D4Vinci/Scrapling) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (D4Vinci/Scrapling) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (D4Vinci/Scrapling) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: trafilatura 6.7k · Scrapling 82k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between trafilatura and Scrapling?
- trafilatura: Python tool for web text and metadata extraction. Scrapling: An adaptive Web Scraping framework. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose trafilatura over Scrapling?
- Choose trafilatura over Scrapling when License: trafilatura is Apache-2.0, Scrapling is BSD-3-Clause; Both 'Scrapling' and 'trafilatura' provide tools for web scraping and text extraction, with different implementations and focus areas; Tags unique to trafilatura: article-extractor, corpus-builder, html-to-markdown, llm; When you need a tool that supports multiple output formats, including less common ones like TEI and XML, for detailed text and metadata extraction.
- When should I choose Scrapling over trafilatura?
- Choose Scrapling over trafilatura when License: Scrapling is BSD-3-Clause, trafilatura is Apache-2.0; Both 'Scrapling' and 'trafilatura' provide tools for web scraping and text extraction, with different implementations and focus areas; Tags unique to Scrapling: ai-scraping, automation, data-extraction, playwright; Also covers Developer Tools; Scrapling ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a flexible scraping solution capable of handling scalable tasks ranging from individual queries to extensive crawling requirements.
- When should I avoid trafilatura?
- When your project strictly requires a tool under the GPL license, as trafilatura is now distributed under the Apache 2.0 license. If your use case demands real-time scraping capabilities, as trafilatura focuses more on accuracy and quality of extracted content rather than speed.
- When should I avoid Scrapling?
- Avoid using if your project strictly requires Java or another language besides Python, as Scrapling is exclusively developed in Python Not recommended for projects where minimal resource footprint is critical; due to its comprehensive feature set, it may not be the most lightweight option available
- Is trafilatura or Scrapling more popular on GitHub?
- Scrapling has more GitHub stars (82,456 vs 6,657). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are trafilatura and Scrapling open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (trafilatura: Apache-2.0, Scrapling: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to trafilatura or Scrapling?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at trafilatura alternatives and Scrapling alternatives (trafilatura markdown twin, Scrapling markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, trafilatura or Scrapling?
- trafilatura: Very active. Scrapling: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for trafilatura and Scrapling?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: trafilatura trust report; Scrapling trust report.