GET /v2/user/by/usernameScrape profile by username
Primary entry point for most Instagram scraper workflows.
Instagram API
Cheapest Instagram Scraper API
Need a cheap Instagram scraper API without browsers or proxies? Call our REST endpoints and get clean JSON for profiles, media, comments, stories and more — priced among the lowest Instagram data APIs on RapidAPI.
Try on RapidAPITeams use an Instagram scraper API when they need reliable throughput for research, SaaS features or one-off exports. You stay focused on product logic while request auth, routing and response shape stay consistent.
Our scraper-style endpoints cover the full public surface: user lookup, media info by URL/code/id, followers/following pages, hashtag feeds, story/highlight objects and keyword search.
Highlights
- Cheapest Instagram API pricing — free BASIC · PRO from $9.99/mo
- No browser automation required
- JSON output ready for pipelines
- Pagination tokens for large follower / media lists
- Hosted on RapidAPI with usage-based plans
Use cases
- Replace fragile in-house scrapers with a maintained API
- Bulk-enrich lead lists with public Instagram stats
- Archive public posts and comments for analysis
Featured endpoints
GET /v2/media/info/by/urlScrape post by URL
Get media metadata from a public post or reel URL.
GET /g2/user/followersScrape followers
Page through a public follower list.
FAQ
Do I need proxies or Selenium?
No. The Instagram scraper API is called over HTTPS with your RapidAPI key — no local browser stack required.
What data is covered?
Public profiles, posts, reels, comments, likers, followers, stories, highlights, hashtags, locations and search.